KiteGlobeRio Jara
Rio Jara is a kiteboarding spot near Sevilla, Malaga in Spain, with open ocean conditions and prevailing W wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Sevilla, Malaga |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | W |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 36.0323, -5.6258 |
About Rio Jara
The lagoon is not ridable anymore due to wooden poles to protect the wildlife. On the ocean side chop to small waves, with more swell the waves can be quiet nice. In Spain after a two hour drive from Sevilla and Malaga Airport you'll find kitespot Rio Jara with a great view on the mountains.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Rio Jara?
The best time to kite Rio Jara is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Rio Jara offers open ocean conditions with W wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Rio Jara?
North of Tarifa at the camping Rio Jara. Or walk some hundred meters from the parking lot at La Jaima, north end of Tarifa, next to the soccer stadium.
Hazards at Rio Jara
Bridge, Stakes.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.