# Tarifa

Kitesurfing spot in Tarifa, Spain.

> Located at the southernmost part of Europe, Tarifa is a true kitesurfer mecca: over 300 days of wind per year, vibrant and colourful history, Spanish culture and food, fantastic atmosphere and the views of the African coast.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Tarifa are Mar–Jul and Oct: 60–69% of days reach 12 kt+, with 15–25 °C water and 15–25 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56% | – | 14 | 14 |
| Feb | 58% | – | 14 | 14 |
| Mar | 64% | – | 15 | 15 |
| Apr | 66% | – | 17 | 17 |
| May | 69% | – | 20 | 20 |
| Jun | 63% | – | 23 | 23 |
| Jul | 62% | – | 25 | 25 |
| Aug | 54% | – | 26 | 26 |
| Sep | 56% | – | 24 | 24 |
| Oct | 60% | – | 22 | 22 |
| Nov | 50% | – | 17 | 17 |
| Dec | 47% | – | 15 | 15 |

## Conditions
- Wind strength: It gets Super Strong (Up to 50 knots)
- Wind consistency: It's windy Almost every day
- Water: choppy, flat, waves
- Water temperature: Cold (You need a wetsuit)
- Boosting direction: Either direction
- Windy months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

## Highlights
- Best season: Jan – Jul
- Wind direction: E-SE, W-SW
- Spot type: Open water; Small wave (up to 1m)
- Welcomes all rider levels

## Amenities
Kite School, Gear Rental, Rescue Boat, Gear Storage, Kite Shop, Kite/Gear Repair, Toilets, Shower, Parking, Accommodation

## Travel
- Getting there: Fly to Malaga or Sevilla. Rent a car at the airport; take a bus or use BlaBlaCar to get to Tarifa. It takes about 2 hours driving.
- Ease of access: Easy to visit (< 2 hours from airport)
- Car needed: no
- Affordability: Affordable ($20-50 /day)

## Location & contact
- Address: Tarifa, Spain
- Coordinates: 36.0134134, -5.6047388
- Destination guide: [Tarifa](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/tarifa)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Los Lances](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/los-lances) — best Feb – Nov, 60–88% windy days, 19–25 kt, water 15–21 °C (1 km)
- [Valdevaqueros](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/valdevaqueros) — best Feb – Dec, 60–90% windy days, 19–26 kt, water 15–21 °C (4 km)

## Kite schools
- [Kitesurf School Freeride Tarifa](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurf-school-freeride-tarifa) — https://freeridetarifa.com/fr/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=GMB&utm_campaign= (0 km)
- [Rebels Tarifa Kitesurfing School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/rebels-tarifa-kitesurfing-school) — https://rebelstarifa.com/ (0 km)
- [Kite Local School Tarifa](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-local-school-tarifa) — https://www.kitelocalschool.com/ (1 km)
- [Tarifa Max Kitesurfing School since 98](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/tarifa-max-kitesurfing-school-since-98) — http://www.tarifamax.com/ (1 km)
- [Kiteboarding Club Tarifa](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kiteboarding-club-tarifa) — https://www.kiteboarding-club.com/tarifa/?L=1 (2 km)

## Kite shops
- [Live to Fly Kitesurf Tarifa](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/live-to-fly-kitesurf-tarifa) — http://www.kitesur.com/ (0 km)
- [KTS TARIFA Kite&Wing Shop&School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/kts-tarifa-kite-wing-shop-school) — http://www.ktstarifa.com/ (1 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/tarifa
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.