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Tarifa windsurfing holidays, with the Spain experts.
Tarfia Windsurf HolidaysTarifa is a very famous windsurfing destination, Purely for the incredible wind.
The Tarifa season at a glance
The strongest, most reliable windsurf months are highlighted below — based on our own time on the water here, not guesswork.
Why you'll love windsurfing in Tarifa!
Tarfia Windsurf Holidays
Tarifa is a very famous windsurfing destination, Purely for the incredible wind. Tarifa Often Reaches 40 knots, and that's not stormy weather, it's with beautiful skies and warm waters clear. Even with the vast number of windsurfers and kitesurfers visiting each year, of effort has been made to not spoil the traditional Andalucian atmosphere. The 'white villages' are beautiful, with Numerous traditional restaurants serving tapas, flamenco and sevillana dancing and people Until the early hours.
The Spot
Tarifa is located on the southernmost tip of the European continent, where the Strait of Gibraltar and the African coast are so close that they almost touch. This creates a jet effect on the wind, producing the powerful Levante wind, which blows from the east (cross offshore from the left). The other wind source is the Poniente, which is a dry northwesterly which blows from the west of Tarifa (sideshore to cross onshore). The Levante is the most common in the summer months between April and August.
Kids
Tarifa can be ideal for kids, though the vast majority of the time the winds are far too strong to teach kids, however it is available at one of our centres when the conditions allow it. The traditional Andalusian feel and friendly locals welcome kids, and the will love the extra activities.
The Wind
During summer time the dominating wind is the Levante blowing from the east (cross offshore from the left), in autumn and spring it is the Poniente blowing from the west (sideshore to cross onshore).Speak to a Spain expert
We've ridden every spot and stayed in every hotel we sell in Spain. Tell us your dates and level — we'll tell you honestly whether Tarifa is your best match.
Skill level match
How well Tarifa suits each stage of your windsurf journey.
Independent with rental 100%
Tarifa in pictures
Recommended hotels in Tarifa
We've stayed in them, walked the beaches and checked the windsurf logistics — these are the ones we'd book ourselves.
From £106/night · breakfast
Punta Sur
- Stylish and contemporary accommodation set in beautiful gardens
- A variety of activities to enjoy within easy reach of the hotel
- Fantastic cuisine at the hotel's on site restaurant
Call for best price
Hurricane Hotel
- An amazing location with views over the straits of Gibralter
- A great restaurant famous for its high quality Mediterranean cuisine
- Walking distance to a number of restaurants and bars
From £113/night · room only
The Residence Apartments Tarifa
- Centrally located close to the sea, port and historical centre
- A selection of apartments with stunning views
- A great common area with pool and rooftop terrace
Want to explore the rest of Spain?
Our top recommended hotels across Spain — on and off the water — perfect to weave into a tailor-made tour with your Tarifa stay.
Talk to a Windsurf travel expert — not a call centre.
Tell us your dates, your level and what a perfect week looks like. We'll come back with a shortlist of spots with the right conditions and the right hotel — usually within one working day.
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