Kite-surf Los Canos de Meca

Level: Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Small wave, Medium wave Water hazards: Reefs Water quality: Crystal clear Infos: 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. Beach type & size: Sand - Medium Infos: Sand with rocks. No problem for windsurfers. Kitesurfers should enter the water near the lighthouse: more space, sand and less rocks. Identified hazards: Rocks Beachgoer: None 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: Best when there is too much wind in Tarifa (Levante conditions = SE). Always 1-2 Bft less than Tarifa. When you have Poniente wind (NW) conditions are flat, it will be better in Tarifa or Bologna. On kitebeach SE is onshore. Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October Access description: by Car - 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). Specific rules: Zones, Time Extra: Special windsurf and kitesurf zones. You have to be an experienced kiter or windsurfer! Watch out for the reef located in front of the small apartments. Especially with high and up coming tide! When it is low tide the reef is clearly visible also be careful close to the side anyway! To avoid this go on the water closer to the lighthouse. There you will find a water sport zone. Nightlife: For nightlife go to Tarifa. Accommodations: Food