Getares, Spain
Getares, Spain is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ESE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
Getares, Spain is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ESE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
How to get there
From Tarifa drive about 18km towards Algeciras. Once you are over the mountains you get to a roundabout. Go straight on and turn right at the next one after about 300m and follow signs to Getares. Then follow signs to Playa Getares.
Nearest Airports
Distance
15km from spot
140km from spot
200km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Tarifa drive about 18km towards Algeciras. Once you are over the mountains you get to a roundabout. Go straight on and turn right at the next one after about 300m and follow signs to Getares. Then follow signs to Playa Getares.
Nearest Airports
Distance
15km from spot
140km from spot
200km from spot
Best Schools in Tarifa
Riding Conditions in Getares, Spain
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air in winter 20°C, in summer between 25 and 35°C. Water between 18°C in winter and 23°C in summer. Winter long wetsuit, summer shorty or shorts, rest of year shorty.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ESE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Getares, Spain.
The beach can be in a wind shadow and therefore gusty, depending on the direction. The wind changes from Poniente (West) to Levante (East) in general every few days, guess the best rate can be up to 60-70% days with more than 4 Bft per month in summer. Best direction is definitely ESE. When wind is forecasted from East, it's possible that the wind will come into the bay (ESE) because of the mountains and geographic effects. Less strong winds than Tarifa, so if the wind blows too strong there, you can go to this spot for less wind. Normally a couple of forces lower.
Wind usually blows from E and W on the spot.
The best moments to come to Getares, Spain are June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air in winter 20°C, in summer between 25 and 35°C. Water between 18°C in winter and 23°C in summer. Winter long wetsuit, summer shorty or shorts, rest of year shorty.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ESE .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Getares, Spain.
The beach can be in a wind shadow and therefore gusty, depending on the direction. The wind changes from Poniente (West) to Levante (East) in general every few days, guess the best rate can be up to 60-70% days with more than 4 Bft per month in summer. Best direction is definitely ESE. When wind is forecasted from East, it's possible that the wind will come into the bay (ESE) because of the mountains and geographic effects. Less strong winds than Tarifa, so if the wind blows too strong there, you can go to this spot for less wind. Normally a couple of forces lower.
Wind usually blows from E and W on the spot.
The best moments to come to Getares, Spain are June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Getares, Spain is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Big, sandy beach, lots of space. A grassy area just behind the beach.
Flat and choppy water. With strong Levante winds waves up to 1.5m possible. The water can be a bit dirty.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Getares, Spain is a Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Big, sandy beach, lots of space. A grassy area just behind the beach.
Flat and choppy water. With strong Levante winds waves up to 1.5m possible. The water can be a bit dirty.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
Best Schools in Tarifa
Additional information
A parking is available at Getares, Spain.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
Kiting banned during the summer.
Webcams around Getares, Spain
Webcams around Getares, Spain
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Wind stats in Tarifa...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 47 |
Feb | 59 |
Mar | 61 |
Apr | 58 |
May | 54 |
Jun | 60 |
Jul | 53 |
Aug | 58 |
Sep | 54 |
Oct | 58 |
Nov | 44 |
Dec | 46 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 24 kitesurf schools and 21 kitesurf spots in Tarifa.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Getares, Spain













