El Palmar
Andalusia · Spain
Long beach breakgood for all levels — from beginner to advancedboard rental nearby
Cádiz's best spot. The Levante (east wind) is offshore here.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Long beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | all levels — from beginner to advanced |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| On site | parking, showers, toilets, café, lifeguards |
| Coordinates | 36.237, -6.07 |
Surf schools & rentals
FAQ
Is El Palmar good for beginners?
Yes, El Palmar works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for El Palmar today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#andalucia/palmar. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
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- La Caleta — Reef in a bay, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Sancti Petri — Beach break at a river mouth, beginners and intermediates
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