Los Caños de Meca
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.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (280°)
- Direction range
- 250° - 320°
- Size range
- 1m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.8m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (80°)
- Offshore range
- 40° - 120°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 2m
- Danger above
- 2.8m
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
6/10
👥 Summer Holidays (Jun 20 – Sep 7) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access via natural park. Limited development.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Oct, Mar
Winter prime. Atlantic swells before Mediterranean.