About This Spot
Valdevaqueros, 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 ESE–W winds, peaking from January to October, Valdevaqueros, Spain delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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.
When to Go
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.
What to Expect
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.
Wind & Conditions
ESE · W
Best wind 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 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.
Best Months
Water Conditions
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.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
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.
Location
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