About This Spot
La Jaima, Spain is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Spain.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–ENE–E winds, peaking from January to October, La Jaima, Spain delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Levante (Northeast wind) is gusty and strong between 15-30 knots. Normally but some days 40 knots. Poniente (West wind) is perfect for kitesurfing with 8-20 knots.
When to Go
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.
What to Expect
Can be very nice waves up to 2m. During the first Poniente days mainly flat water. With several strong Poniente days and high tide, a lagoon is created, about 1.5 km long and up to 200m wide. Excellent flat water for speed with the offshore Levante.
Wind & Conditions
NE · ENE · E · W
Best wind direction
Levante (Northeast wind) is gusty and strong between 15-30 knots. Normally but some days 40 knots. Poniente (West wind) is perfect for kitesurfing with 8-20 knots.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Can be very nice waves up to 2m. During the first Poniente days mainly flat water. With several strong Poniente days and high tide, a lagoon is created, about 1.5 km long and up to 200m wide. Excellent flat water for speed with the offshore Levante.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Tarifa center drive to the end of the village and then turn left into a small dirt road, leading you to a parking lot and a nightclub. Free parking. 15min of walking to Tarifa.
Location
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