El Palmar Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW/W
Wind
E/NE
Surf Height
Waist high to double overhead.
Tide
All tides
El Palmar Surf Guide
Part of a huge, exposed stretch of beach that runs from Conil to Trafalgar, El Palmar is a once sleepy village, now famed as a consistent swell catcher and home to some high quality peaks. When it's on, the waves will be powerful and hollow, throwing out some excellent rights and lefts. Exposed to the wind so benefits from a light easterly blowing.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beginners best at lower tides and small swells.
Local Vibe
Doable
Competitive on main peaks, more chilled on quieter sections.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Popular spot, draws a crowd when good.
Spot Rating
Fun
Good, sometimes excellent beachbreak with potential for feathering walls and reeling barrels.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Can be a heavy paddle out.
Water Quality
Clean
Good
Hazards
Rips and longshore drift when swell picks up.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
There are a number of beachfront parking options just behind the dunes.
Bottom
Sandbanks
Best Season
Best October to March.
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