Punta Paloma, Spain
Punta Paloma, Spain is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E and W .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Punta Paloma, Spain !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Punta Paloma, Spain is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E and W .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Punta Paloma, Spain !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
North from Tarifa on 340 towards Cadiz, after 8-10 km on the left side there is Playa La Duna. Follow the small dirt road at the signs La Duna. At the end of the road you can park for free and only a few meters to the beach. A car needed if you don't live next to the beach. Parking lot next to the beach, but since the beach is very wide you need to walk a bit more. Only cars with less than 2.2m can pass to the parking lot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
165km from spot
195km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
North from Tarifa on 340 towards Cadiz, after 8-10 km on the left side there is Playa La Duna. Follow the small dirt road at the signs La Duna. At the end of the road you can park for free and only a few meters to the beach. A car needed if you don't live next to the beach. Parking lot next to the beach, but since the beach is very wide you need to walk a bit more. Only cars with less than 2.2m can pass to the parking lot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
165km from spot
195km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Punta Paloma, Spain
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E and W .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Punta Paloma, Spain.
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 into the bay (ESE) because of the mountains and geographic effects.
Wind usually blows from E and W on the spot.
The best moments to come to Punta Paloma, Spain are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E and W .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Punta Paloma, Spain.
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 into the bay (ESE) because of the mountains and geographic effects.
Wind usually blows from E and W on the spot.
The best moments to come to Punta Paloma, Spain are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Punta Paloma, Spain is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Large area with sand dune in the west end of the bay. No rocks. Beach about 150m wide. During summer many beach goers.
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 in high-season (up to 150 kiters) but nice in low and off-season (30-50).
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Punta Paloma, Spain is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Large area with sand dune in the west end of the bay. No rocks. Beach about 150m wide. During summer many beach goers.
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 in high-season (up to 150 kiters) but nice in low and off-season (30-50).
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Punta Paloma, Spain.
There is Food available on the spot
No kitesurfing during summer.
Webcams around Punta Paloma, Spain
Webcams around Punta Paloma, Spain
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Tarifa
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Wind stats in Tarifa...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 47 |
Feb | 59 |
Mar | 61 |
Apr | 58 |
May | 54 |
Jun | 60 |
Jul | 53 |
Aug | 58 |
Sep | 54 |
Oct | 58 |
Nov | 44 |
Dec | 46 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 24 kitesurf schools and 21 kitesurf spots in Tarifa.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Punta Paloma, Spain

