Sotogrande River, Spain
Sotogrande River, Spain is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Sotogrande River, Spain is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Take 49 north from La Linea until you get to Puerto de Sotogrande. Here to the beach in front of the river. The river can also break through the beach, then start on the south beach of Sotogrande, or walk a long way from the main road.
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
110km from spot
180km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Take 49 north from La Linea until you get to Puerto de Sotogrande. Here to the beach in front of the river. The river can also break through the beach, then start on the south beach of Sotogrande, or walk a long way from the main road.
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
110km from spot
180km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Sotogrande River, Spain
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air in winter 20°C, in summer between 25 and 35°C. Water between 18°C in winter and 23°C in summer. Winter long wetsuit, summer shorty or shorts, rest of year shorty.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Sotogrande River, Spain.
Best with Easterlies (Levante). Poniente or summer thermal can be ridden in the river mouth, but for experienced riders only.
Wind usually blows from E and W on the spot.
The best moments to come to Sotogrande River, Spain are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air in winter 20°C, in summer between 25 and 35°C. Water between 18°C in winter and 23°C in summer. Winter long wetsuit, summer shorty or shorts, rest of year shorty.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Sotogrande River, Spain.
Best with Easterlies (Levante). Poniente or summer thermal can be ridden in the river mouth, but for experienced riders only.
Wind usually blows from E and W on the spot.
The best moments to come to Sotogrande River, Spain are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Sotogrande River, Spain is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Pebble beach. Lots of space. In front of the village many tourists during summer. The river can break the beach, then the access is not as easy.
Waves coming around the mole with Easterlies. Flat on the river.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Sotogrande River, Spain is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Pebble beach. Lots of space. In front of the village many tourists during summer. The river can break the beach, then the access is not as easy.
Waves coming around the mole with Easterlies. Flat on the river.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Wavebreakers and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Wavebreakers and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Webcams around Sotogrande River, Spain
Webcams around Sotogrande River, Spain
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind stats in Tarifa...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 47 |
Feb | 59 |
Mar | 61 |
Apr | 58 |
May | 54 |
Jun | 60 |
Jul | 53 |
Aug | 58 |
Sep | 54 |
Oct | 58 |
Nov | 44 |
Dec | 46 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
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Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
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Sotogrande River, Spain













