KiteGlobeTarifa
Tarifa is a kiteboarding spot near Malaga, Jerez de la Fontera in Spain, with open ocean conditions and prevailing W wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Malaga, Jerez de la Fontera |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | W |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 36.0135, -5.6116 |
About Tarifa
In winter with West winds and swell big waves (1-3m), 50m flat in between, rest of year choppy. With Levante very flat water at the south end of the beach, close to the harbor. Kitespot Balneario, at the most southern point of Spain in Tarifa is notorious for its big air conditions and riders which do freestyle and megaloops.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Tarifa?
The best time to kite Tarifa is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Tarifa offers open ocean conditions with W wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Tarifa?
Fly into Malaga or Jerez de la Fontera. Tarifa is the most southern point of Spain. The beach is on the right side of the Tarifa port.
Hazards at Tarifa
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.