Rio Jara, Spain kitesurfing spot

🇪🇸Spain·Europe

Rio Jara, Spain

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

W

Best Season

Jan–Oct

Water

Chop · Small waves

About This Spot

Rio Jara, Spain is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Spain.

Situated in Europe, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With W winds, peaking from January to October, Rio Jara, Spain delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Works with Poniente and Levante.

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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.

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What to Expect

The lagoon is not ridable anymore due to wooden poles to protect the wildlife. On the ocean side chop to small waves, with more swell the waves can be quiet nice.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

W
Best wind direction

Works with Poniente and Levante.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ChopSmall wavesMedium waves

The lagoon is not ridable anymore due to wooden poles to protect the wildlife. On the ocean side chop to small waves, with more swell the waves can be quiet nice.

Big beachSand💧 Cloudy

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers✓ Available

📍 Getting There

🥾Long walk to the beach

North of Tarifa at the camping Rio Jara. Or walk some hundred meters from the parking lot at La Jaima, north end of Tarifa, next to the soccer stadium.

Location

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Rio Jara, Spain

36.0323°N, -5.6258°E

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