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Los Canos de Meca

📍 Cadiz, Malaga, Spain · Kiteboarding spot

Los Canos de Meca is a kiteboarding spot near Cadiz, Malaga in Spain, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

CountrySpain
Nearest townCadiz, Malaga
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionSE
Wind typeThermal, Frontal
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Coordinates36.1868, -6.0248

About Los Canos de Meca

With Levante nice waves roll into the bay. Can be very clean, best wave conditions from the Andalucia region. When it is high tide a shore break is possible. Size can go up to 3m. Every Tarifa local will be surfing there when conditions are perfect. At low tide the reef comes out.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Los Canos de Meca?

The best time to kite Los Canos de Meca is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the SE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Los Canos de Meca offers open ocean conditions with SE wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Los Canos de Meca?

Comming from "Tarifa" follow E5 direction "Cadiz". Follow it until you are in "Vejer de la Frontera", there "Barbate" and "Los Canos de Meca" is indicated. Spot is located near to the lighthouse. You can only go by car (about 1 hour drive).

Hazards at Los Canos de Meca

Reefs.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Los Canos de Meca?

13 kite schools operate in Spain. See kite schools in Spain →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.