About This Spot
Los Canos de Meca, Spain is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Spain.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SE winds, peaking from January to October, Los Canos de Meca, Spain delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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.
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
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.
Wind & Conditions
SE
Best wind direction
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
Water Conditions
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.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
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).
Location
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