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Access
From Cadiz, take the A491 north until you get to Costa Ballena. A little bit before Chipiona. You can enter in 2 places. Doesn't matter which one you enter you take they both take you to the beach. South Costa Ballena usually breaks better.
The spot is in Rota(Cádiz), you only need to came to the beach whose name is La Ballena. It´s near the American Base.
English (Translate this text in English): From Cadiz, take the A491 north until you get to Costa Ballena. A little bit before Chipiona. You can enter in 2 places. Doesn't matter which one you enter you take they both take you to the beach. South Costa Ballena usually breaks better.<br /><br />The spot is in Rota(Cádiz), you only need to came to the beach whose name is La Ballena. It´s near the American Base.
English (Translate this text in English): From Cadiz, take the A491 north until you get to Costa Ballena. A little bit before Chipiona. You can enter in 2 places. Doesn't matter which one you enter you take they both take you to the beach. South Costa Ballena usually breaks better.<br /><br />The spot is in Rota(Cádiz), you only need to came to the beach whose name is La Ballena. It´s near the American Base.
English (Translate this text in English): From Cadiz, take the A491 north until you get to Costa Ballena. A little bit before Chipiona. You can enter in 2 places. Doesn't matter which one you enter you take they both take you to the beach. South Costa Ballena usually breaks better.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;The spot is in Rota(Cádiz), you only need to came to the beach whose name is La Ballena. It´s near the American Base.
DistanceTake a car
WalkShort walk (5-15 mn)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualitySloppy
ExperienceBeginners wave
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerPowerless, Ledgey
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell direction
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at and holds up to
Best tide position
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rocks
Additional Information
Tends to close out most the time. Be nice to the locals.
English (Translate this text in English): Tends to close out most the time. Be nice to the locals.
English (Translate this text in English): Tends to close out most the time. Be nice to the locals.
English (Translate this text in English): Tends to close out most the time. Be nice to the locals.
Atmosphere
Not too many people. Hit or miss. You can tell if it's gonna be a surfable day if you see locals out. If no one is out don't even try it.
English (Translate this text in English): Not too many people. Hit or miss. You can tell if it's gonna be a surfable day if you see locals out. If no one is out don't even try it.
English (Translate this text in English): Not too many people. Hit or miss. You can tell if it's gonna be a surfable day if you see locals out. If no one is out don't even try it.
English (Translate this text in English): Not too many people. Hit or miss. You can tell if it's gonna be a surfable day if you see locals out. If no one is out don't even try it.
General
It's not that great. But the closest around here.
English (Translate this text in English): It's not that great. But the closest around here.
English (Translate this text in English): It's not that great. But the closest around here.
English (Translate this text in English): It's not that great. But the closest around here.
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By Anonymous , 30-06-2006
Beginners??? - The fact of having a good day there depends on the day. It's true that it's not easy to see good waves but there are some days in which you can enjoy very much...You should tyo be patient or to be a local so you can wait until the right momentGood waves!!!