Beach break · Cádiz · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Nothing to surf today. Rest those arms.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Andalusia's star school spot — mellow, consistent waves on quality sandbars. Works less well at high tide or in a strong easterly. Surf shops and a campsite on site.
Autumn and winter deliver the best conditions, with long powerful swells from the north.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
El Palmar is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at El Palmar comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around El Palmar, you can also check conditions at Los Caños, Bolonia, Ancão. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.