Cadiz Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW, W, NW
Wind
E
Surf Height
Waist to head high.
Tide
All tides except high when back washy.
Cadiz Surf Guide
The town beach Playa de Santa Maria del Mar is hemmed in between two rocky groynes, that help the sand collect and give the banks a bit of form. A small beach with short, intense waves and a large intense crew. Best low to mid as gets backwash at high and closes out when big.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beginners stick to small, low tide days.
Local Vibe
Intimidating
Competitive, intense, some localism.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Small spot with big crowd.
Spot Rating
Fun
Short, wedgy lefts and rights - not a classic but fun.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Pretty mellow.
Water Quality
Fair
Not great, very bad after rains.
Hazards
Main city spot so can be human soup.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
There's no real parking.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Needs a bigger swell so better autumn through to spring - Sept - March.
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