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Barbate: surf spot in El Palmar
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Point break, right-hander
- Level
- all levels
- Best tide
- low, dropping (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Oct – Mar: October, November, December, January, February, March
- Water temperature
- 15–22°C (shorty or rash vest (warmest) to 4/3 mm (coldest))
- Location
- El Palmar, Spain (36.1780, -5.9105)
Other surf spots in El Palmar
- El Palmar: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: mid
- Conil: Reef break, right-hander, all levels, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: mid, rising
Places to stay near Barbate
- Apartamentos Montedunas (2.0 km away): Guesthouse
- Hostal Sofia Playa (2.1 km away): Guesthouse
- Villa Matilde - Casas Rurales (2.2 km away): Villa
- Mini Golf (2.2 km away): Hostel
- Apartamentos Costa Trafalgar (2.3 km away): Hotel
- Área de autocaravanas Marina de Barbate (2.3 km away): Campervan site
- Apartamentos Rural La Fuente (3.1 km away): Guesthouse
- Finca el Abuelo (4.2 km away): Holiday rental
Surf schools near Barbate
- Desembocadura Rio Barbate (2.1 km away)
- El Palmar LaTula Homes (14 km away)
- Pata Negra Surf - El Palmar (14 km away)
- South Coast Surf School (15 km away)
- Surf El Palmar (15 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Barbate?
Barbate is in El Palmar, where the best surf season is Oct – Mar (October, November, December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: low, dropping.
What is the best tide to surf Barbate?
The best tide at Barbate is low, dropping, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Barbate good for beginners?
Barbate suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Barbate?
The nearest places to stay are Apartamentos Montedunas (2.0 km away), Hostal Sofia Playa (2.1 km away), Villa Matilde - Casas Rurales (2.2 km away) and Mini Golf (2.2 km away). Swell Cabin lists 747 places to stay within 14 km of El Palmar.
What is the surf forecast for Barbate?
Swell Cabin rates Barbate hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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