Technical details of La Jaima spot

Spot functioning

The spot works mainly during Poniente with ideal side-onshore conditions for freeriding.

During north wind with swell, excellent for surfkite.

During Levante, wind becomes very irregular and gusty due to Tarifa buildings disrupting airflow - dangerous conditions except for experts.

On the water

Atlantic. Fine sand beach with no stones, sandy bottom as well.

During Poniente: Chop and small waves, good for freeriding.

During North wind with swell: Perfect conditions for surfkite.

Water: 17-20°C. Shorty in summer, 4/3 to 5/4 in winter.

Required level

Beginner

Spot opening date

• Closed: from 15/06 to 15/09
  Kite interdit / Kite forbidden summer

Parking

Parking directly accessible from Tarifa, less than 2 km from the port.

On-site services: 1 beach bar, private showers, air compressor for inflating kites.

Hazards

⛔ Kitesurfing prohibited June 15 to September 15 - Beach reserved for swimmers during summer.

⚠️ During Levante: Dangerous gusts due to nearby buildings. Same conditions as Balneario and Playa Chica. For experienced kiters only.

No major dangers during Poniente or north wind.

Medium difficulty during south wind (hard to go upwind).

Wind specificities

Poniente (west, ~40% of days): Side-onshore, chop and small waves <1m, constant wind. With medium swell: waves 1.5-2m. Storm conditions (rare): 3-4m.

South (~5%): Onshore, lots of chop, medium to difficult conditions - hard to go upwind.

North (~5%): Side-shore, slightly choppy sea. With medium or strong swell: perfect conditions for surfkite. Constant wind with some gusts.

⚠️ Levante not recommended: Like Balneario and Playa Chica, Levante becomes dangerously gusty at La Jaima due to nearby buildings in Tarifa. For experts only.

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