You can find perfect waves in autumn, winter and spring. The Atlantic ocean storms are causing the swell which reach to the Spanish Atlantic coast. The best surfing spots of Spain are situated in between Tarifa and Cadiz on the Costa de la Luz.

--- Surf Tarifa - spots in and around Tarifa ---

Our personal recommendation:

Mistral has 2 surf centers in Tarifa. Club Mistral centre at the Valdevaqueros Hotel is a suitable spot for surfing beginners and intermediates, and Mistral offers first-rate instruction and rental options to surfers.

Because of the rocky ground the waves break earlier. Stones stick out of the water at low tide. Our recommendation is to go there at higher tide.

Tip: On the left side of the Hurricane you can park your car almost on the beach, directly at Club Mistral surf station.

--- Surf Tarifa - spots in and around Tarifa ---

El Balneario (on the right side of the Isla la Paloma)

Most surfers go to this place. This beach has excellent condirions. The swell usually gets forced into this corner of the bay and breaks smoothly in a proper beach break. Waves are great for learning and improving your skills. The best time to go surfing here is when tide is rising.

--- Surf Tarifa - spots in and around Tarifa ---

El Bunker (at the end of the beach by the barracks, opposite Hotel Punta Sur).

All Tarifan surf freaks go surf here in the morning before they go to work
You have to be very careful with the rocks.

--- Surf Tarifa - spots in and around Tarifa ---

El Spot Secreto (at the end of the Dunes, passing Casa de Porros.

You can reach it by taking the military road that directs you to the point between The Dunes and Bolonia. The spot is called Benavides by the Spanish surfers. The way to get there is already a nice experience.

This beach offers fantastic surfing. Watch out for the rock that appears from under the wave. Conditions are excellent and so is the surrounding landscape.
Park you car at the public parking behind the dune. Take the path through the pine woods. Cross some more sand dunes. Here you will find small beach with stones in the water on the left and right. Between these rocks is where the waves break
Surf spots outside Tarifa.

--- Surf Tarifa - spots in and around Tarifa ---

Caños de Meca (Turn left directly after Vejer de la Frontera Highway N340)

If the waves are coming from the south or southeast you are lucky you may be in for the best surfing day of your life. Waves breaking 70 metres from the shore at a reef This reef is right infront of the touristic urbanisation "Playa del Estrecho". You can compare these conditions with those in Hawai.
The entrance to the water can be a bit difficult because of the stones.
Get out of the wave before you hit the reef. Caños the Meca is approx 30 minutes drive from Tarifa.

--- Surf Tarifa - spots in and around Tarifa ---

El Palmar (Follow the same road as to Caños de Meca)

The best place to go is between the road and the stone tower and the road. With slight winds from the west , waves from both right and left are even better. This beach faces to west. The waves can reach up to 3 metres. They are very strong, but these waves are the most consistent waves on the coast. Here you will almost always find enjoyment, also when there are bad conditions. At this beach, the seabed is comprised of sand. You will find a very few rocks. Do not go out far to the left, be careful! There is an inwards pull with the strong currents

Our personal recommendation:

Mistral has 2 surf centers in Tarifa. Club Mistral centre at the Valdevaqueros Hotel is a suitable spot for surfing beginners and intermediates, and Mistral offers first-rate instruction and rental options to surfers.