Surf spot

Faro de Trafalgar

Forecast conditions and map view for Faro de Trafalgar in Spain, Andalucia. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Spain, Andalucia
Coordinates: 36.1836, -6.0362

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Wind speed (km/h)	35.4	35.8	37.5	48.6	50.6	47.2	41.9	39.6	55.4	57.5	57.5	51.5	52.9	52.2	43.1	39.7	38.6	29.7	23.8	33.6	34.4	33.5	29.5	28.1	16	16.2	13.3	13	13.2	9.6	4.5	2.5	7.1	3.8	10.7	13	17.3	19.4	18.2	18.9	24.7	30.3	29.8	27.2	22.5	11.5	6.3	6.1	6.1	4.8	7.4	10.2	23.6	30.4	20.4	26.7
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Faro de Trafalgar (Andalusia, Spain) is a well-known surf spot on the Atlantic coast of Cádiz province, near Caños de Meca / Barbate. It sits by the iconic Trafalgar lighthouse, on a scenic stretch of coastline exposed to Atlantic swells.

Spot character

Type: Beachbreak with some sandbank variation; can offer sections depending on tide and swell.
Wave quality: Can be very fun and punchy when the banks line up, but conditions change often because it’s a shifting sand-bottom spot.
Best for: Beginners to advanced surfers, depending on size and power of the day.
Crowds: Often busy when conditions are good, especially in peak season and weekends.

Wave and conditions

Works best with west to southwest swell coming in from the Atlantic.
Usually favors light east/northeast winds for cleaner waves.
Tidal influence is important; many surfers prefer mid tide or the tide stage that matches the current sandbanks.
Can become powerful and rippy on bigger swell days.

Environment

Beautiful natural setting with a long sandy beach, dunes, and views of the lighthouse.
Open to the Atlantic, so it gets exposed weather and can be windy.

Practical notes

Access is generally straightforward from nearby coastal roads, with parking near the beach area.
Because it’s part of a protected and popular coastal zone, it’s best to respect local rules, dunes, and access paths.