Valdevaqueros, Spain
Valdevaqueros, Spain is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ESE and W .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Valdevaqueros, Spain !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Valdevaqueros, Spain is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ESE and W .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Valdevaqueros, Spain !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Tarifa to Cadiz after 6-7 km on the left side there is Playa Valdevaqueros. Follow the small dirt road at the signs Valdevaqueros. At the end of the road you can park for free and only a few meters to the beach. A car is needed if you don't live next to the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
165km from spot
195km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Tarifa to Cadiz after 6-7 km on the left side there is Playa Valdevaqueros. Follow the small dirt road at the signs Valdevaqueros. At the end of the road you can park for free and only a few meters to the beach. A car is needed if you don't live next to the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
165km from spot
195km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Valdevaqueros, Spain
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In spring and autumn a shorty or long sleeve, depending on the weather. In summer shorty, in winter a long one is necessary. High-season from Eastern to August, low season rest of the year. Protection U.V.A. is most recommended for this area.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ESE and W .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Valdevaqueros, Spain.
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 to the beach (ESE). During summer nice thermal wind, up to 20 knots, and start in the afternoon at around 2pm and lasts to almost sunset.
Wind usually blows from E and W on the spot.
The best moments to come to Valdevaqueros, Spain are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In spring and autumn a shorty or long sleeve, depending on the weather. In summer shorty, in winter a long one is necessary. High-season from Eastern to August, low season rest of the year. Protection U.V.A. is most recommended for this area.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from ESE and W .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Valdevaqueros, Spain.
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 to the beach (ESE). During summer nice thermal wind, up to 20 knots, and start in the afternoon at around 2pm and lasts to almost sunset.
Wind usually blows from E and W on the spot.
The best moments to come to Valdevaqueros, Spain are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Valdevaqueros, Spain is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Large area with sand about 50m wide. Many kitesurfers during summer. Large area with sand about 50m wide.
Choppy with Levante (East), waves with Poniente (West) which can be up to 3m (mainly winter and spring). Depending on tide and direction of wind, there can be a small lagoon, which is nice for beginners or flat water tricks. High frequented spot. Further south reef plates in the water, creating nice waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Valdevaqueros, Spain is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Large area with sand about 50m wide. Many kitesurfers during summer. Large area with sand about 50m wide.
Choppy with Levante (East), waves with Poniente (West) which can be up to 3m (mainly winter and spring). Depending on tide and direction of wind, there can be a small lagoon, which is nice for beginners or flat water tricks. High frequented spot. Further south reef plates in the water, creating nice waves.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Buoys and Reefs
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Buoys and Reefs
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Valdevaqueros, Spain.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
In the summer July and August, theres is limited Kite and Windsurf zone. Respect the small swimmer's zone marked with yellow buoys.
Webcams around Valdevaqueros, Spain
Webcams around Valdevaqueros, Spain
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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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
Valdevaqueros, Spain

