Playa Chica Tarifa
Tarifa - Spain
Spot Type
Flat
Water
Crystal Clear
Beach
Sand
Rider Lever
expert
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Flat
Rider Skill
expert
Crowd
Seasonal Crowd
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Crystal Clear
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Description of Playa Chica Tarifa (Spain)
Playa Chica, as the name says, is a tiny beach just out of the jetty.
During the summer season, it is strictly forbidden for kiters and reserved for families and normal beach activities. If you want to see the beaches available all year round in Tarifa, you should check Los Lances and Playa Valdevaqueros
It should only be accessed by kiters out of season when no other beach users are present.
The beach is sandy but not very big and surrounded from all sides by rocks.
Playa chica offers its best with Poniente (west wind) when the harbor walls protect the small bay's waters creating a mirror flat spot.
A lot of pros often practice here when it is possible.
With Levante, the wind becomes often very strong and, together with all the surrounding obstacles, makes this spot advisable only for advanced riders.
Spot Gallery (5)
Spot best suited for
Spot profile
Travel spot
The typical kite travel destination, it is known for its great conditions, and kiters from around the world come here for their vacations.
Local spot
Maybe not be worth a real journey to reach this spot, but great if you live close by and it is a windy day. In the end, being out on the water feels great anywhere
Equipment
Wetsuit
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions
% of Windy days per month
Wind Speed Range
From 25 to 41 Knots
Suggested sizes
7 mt and below
8 - 9 mt
Forecast on Windy.com
Dangers
A tiny beach, rocks, and harbor walls all around. Advisable only for advanced riders.
Location
Closest City
Tarifa
How to get There
From the town just head to la 'Punta de Tarifa' between the Carretera la Isla de las Palomas and the Harbor
Access
Public directly from the town center
What to do besides kitesurfing
Directly close to the town center with all its services.
Video about Kite Spot
Ruben Lenten saltando el puente de Tarifa del Mediterraneo al atlántico - Mercakite Noticias