Kitesurf Location - Cabopino West or Andy´s Beach ( ID cabopino_west )
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Continent:
Europe
Country:
Spain
Next Big City (Airport):
Malaga
Next Town:
Marbella, Artola
Latitude:
36.4852
Longitude:
-4.7465
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Intermediate - Expert
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Type:
- Medium Wave (1-3m)
Hazards:
- Swimmers - Mole
Quality:
- Clean
Best Tide:
- Tide Independent
A sand bank outside the port creates great waves, which easily gets 3-5 m in good conditions. Not for beginners though.
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Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Medium
Hazards:
- Bystanders
Location crowds:
- May - June - July - August - September
The beach is very crowded during summer weekends, and kite launching difficult. Winter months are perfect.
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Spring:
- Shorty
Summer:
- Shorts
Fall:
- Shorty
Winter:
- Normal Wetsuit
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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Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report
Best Months:
- January - February - March - November - December
Wind Type:
- Frontal Winds
Best Direction:
- E - S - W
Main Direction:
- E - ESE - SW - W - NW
This is a winter spot. Usually westerly winds. Sometimes easter wind also. The spot is suitable for both directions.
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Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk
From Malaga; Drive A7 approx 15 km, after Fuengirola turn, turn right to N340 and drive through Calahonda. When you see the sign Cabopino, turn again right and continue following the signs down to Port Cabopino. Look for the sign "Andy´s Beach" and you are there.
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Rules:
- Time Restrictions
Kiting from the beach is forbidden in summer. No restrictions in winter.
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