# Tarifa - Mirador del Estrecho — Tarifa, Spain

A strip of gravel and stone on the coast of the Estrecho Natural Park, east of Tarifa and below the Mirador del Estrecho. This is not a kite beach with facilities: it is an exposed stretch of coastline, with a dirt track behind it and a rocky platform at the water's edge. It works with Levante and Poniente, both almost parallel to the shore, and is an area for experienced riders: strong currents, gusts, maritime traffic and no lifeguards or services. Wind data is based on the local climate; no consulted guide describes this point as a spot, so confirm access and park regulations before going.

Photos: "Mirador Del Estrecho (79565881)" by Florian Köhler (CC BY 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons; "Entre dos tierras" by dr_zoidberg (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons; "Mirador del Estrecho 081gm" by Martin Haisch (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons.

- **Sports:** Kitesurf, Windsurf, Wingfoil
- **Difficulty:** Advanced
- **Location:** Tarifa, Spain (36.03278, -5.53534)
- **Favourable wind directions (where the wind blows from):** E (90°), W (270°)
- **Wind range (knots):** 15–35
- **Best months:** January, February, March, April, May, June

## Wind by month (% of days per strength)

| Month | <7 kn | 7–13 kn | 13–20 kn | 20–35 kn | >35 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17 | 63 | 15 | 4 | 1 |
| February | 15 | 64 | 15 | 5 | 1 |
| March | 12 | 51 | 35 | 2 | 0 |
| April | 15 | 66 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 13 | 76 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| June | 15 | 76 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| July | 14 | 73 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| August | 23 | 71 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| September | 18 | 68 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| October | 15 | 74 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| November | 21 | 68 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| December | 29 | 52 | 16 | 3 | 0 |

## Local winds

- **Levante** — E (90°), 15–35 kn. East wind, the most frequent on this coast. It blows almost parallel to the shore, with a component pushing towards land, and accelerates in the Estrecho.. Strong gusts and gusty conditions near the coastal hills. The shore is a rocky platform: maintain height and do not ride close to land.
- **Poniente** — W (270°), 15–30 kn. West wind, less frequent than the Levante. It blows almost parallel to the shore and with an offshore component.. Offshore component: if your gear fails you will drift away from the shore, with strong Estrecho currents and maritime traffic. Only with water safety.

## Zones

- **Launch area** — Launch zone
- **Mirador del Estrecho** — Navigation zone

## Points of interest

- **Mirador del Estrecho**: Viewpoint on the N-340 with views of the Estrecho and Africa, about 3 km from the spot's coast.
- **Rocky platform**: Rock visible on the shore in the aerial image. Stay away from it when heading out and returning.
- **Dirt track next to the coast**: Track visible in the aerial image behind the gravel strip. Access and permits to be confirmed.

## Hazards

- Rocky platform in the water next to the shore
- Strong current from the Estrecho
- Maritime traffic in the Estrecho
- No services or guaranteed mobile coverage

## Obstacles

- Rocky platform on the shore
- Dirt track and vegetation behind the gravel strip

[See it on Ventus Surf (3D map, zones and live forecast)](https://ventus.surf/spots/tarifa-mirador-del-estrecho-bivqLyECCJnJUBUtuE7W?lang=en)