Tarifa
Spain · Atlantic Europe
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.6m WNW
Wind: 5 km/h NNW (offshore)
Beach faces: S
Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.
Swell direction is not well aligned with this beach. Expect reduced wave quality.
Today hour by hour
Updated 07:49Wind sports
Expected crowds
Prediction model v1Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoSeason overview
Daily scores over the last 12 months at Tarifa
What to pack
- 3/2mm wetsuit or spring suit for 19°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
Today's briefing
0.6m swell at 9s. Light winds keeping things clean. Water temperature 18°C.
AI-generated summary for Tarifa. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Tarifa
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 9pm (score: 18). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking about average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Tarifa.
What's driving it
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Last 1 days of logged conditions.
About Tarifa
Europe's wind capital at the Strait of Gibraltar, with strong Levante and Poniente winds making it a world-class kitesurfing destination.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Tarifa. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Tarifa?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.