Kite-surf Cabopino West

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Medium wave, Big wave Water hazards: Swimmers, Mole Water quality: Clean Infos: A sand bank outside the port creates great waves, which easily gets 3-5 m in good conditions. Not for beginners though. Beach type & size: Sand - Medium Infos: The beach is very crowded during summer weekends, and kite launching difficult. Winter months are perfect. Identified hazards: Bystanders Beachgoer: June, July, August, September Weather specificities: Air in winter 20C, in summer between 25 and 35C. Water between 18C in winter and 23C in summer. Winter long wetsuit, summer shorty or shorts, rest of year shorty. Wind type: Thermal, Frontal Wind specificities: This is a winter spot. Usually westerly winds. Sometimes easter wind also. The spot is suitable for both directions. Best months: January, February, March, November, December Access description: by Car - From Malaga; Drive A7 approx 15 km, after Fuengirola turn, turn right to N340 and drive through Calahonda. When you see the sign Cabopino, turn again right and continue following the signs down to Port Cabopino. Look for the sign "Andy's Beach" and you are there. Specific rules: Time Extra: Kiting from the beach is forbidden in summer. No restrictions in winter. Accommodations: Camping, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking