Los Caños de Meca sits near Cape Trafalgar—where Admiral Nelson secured British naval supremacy in 1805 and where Atlantic swells make their last stand before entering the Mediterranean. The beach offers powerful, consistent waves in a protected natural park setting with bohemian village charm. The dramatic lighthouse, historical gravitas, and quality beachbreak peaks make this one of Andalusia's most appealing surf destinations when winter swells arrive.
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: Beach access via natural park. Limited development.
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Oct, Mar
Winter prime. Atlantic swells before Mediterranean.
Verified by Spanish surf community
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions