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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.

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 Cabopino

Spain, Mediterranean

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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ]
Precision: Approximate

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Latitude: 36° 29.011' N
Longitude: 4° 44.513' W

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Between the port and pier at Puerto Cabopino, between Calahonda and Elviria in Malaga province.

English (Translate this text in English): Between the port and pier at Puerto Cabopino, between Calahonda and Elviria in Malaga province.

English (Translate this text in English): Between the port and pier at Puerto Cabopino, between Calahonda and Elviria in Malaga province.

English (Translate this text in English): Between the port and pier at Puerto Cabopino, between Calahonda and Elviria in Malaga province.

DistanceTake a car

WalkInstant access (< 5min)

Easy to find?OK

Public access?Public access

Special accessDon't know

 Surf Spot Characteristics

Alternative name Puerto Cabopino

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityNormal

ExperienceAll surfers

FrequencyRegular

Wave

TypeSand-bar

DirectionRight and left

BottomSandy with rock

PowerOrdinary

Normal lengthShort (< 50m)

Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell direction

Good wind direction

Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+

Best tide position

Best tide movement

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Week crowdFew surfers

Week-end crowdCrowded

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Dangers

- Rocks

 Additional Information

hey guys, this is my home break, the feelin in the water is gud, but if its ur first time: be friendly talk to us, cus if u dont and u take our waves the feelin changes quickly. in winter we get VERY GUD easternly winds which brings 1.5-2m waves, the best place to surf in this case is on teh right of teh bay, this means onlt lefts ( teh lefts are steap`sets at the beggining but then flow smoother to become a beautiful long left.

English (Translate this text in English): hey guys, this is my home break, the feelin in the water is gud, but if its ur first time: be friendly talk to us, cus if u dont and u take our waves the feelin changes quickly. in winter we get VERY GUD easternly winds which brings 1.5-2m waves, the best place to surf in this case is on teh right of teh bay, this means onlt lefts ( teh lefts are steap`sets at the beggining but then flow smoother to become a beautiful long left.

English (Translate this text in English): hey guys, this is my home break, the feelin in the water is gud, but if its ur first time: be friendly talk to us, cus if u dont and u take our waves the feelin changes quickly. in winter we get VERY GUD easternly winds which brings 1.5-2m waves, the best place to surf in this case is on teh right of teh bay, this means onlt lefts ( teh lefts are steap`sets at the beggining but then flow smoother to become a beautiful long left.

English (Translate this text in English): hey guys, this is my home break, the feelin in the water is gud, but if its ur first time: be friendly talk to us, cus if u dont and u take our waves the feelin changes quickly. in winter we get VERY GUD easternly winds which brings 1.5-2m waves, the best place to surf in this case is on teh right of teh bay, this means onlt lefts ( teh lefts are steap`sets at the beggining but then flow smoother to become a beautiful long left.

Atmosphere

in summer the mood is of annoyance, wiv teh amount of tourists and surfers in teh water, but in winter the mood is mainly COLD but if u surf these waves ur face does light up BELIEVE

English (Translate this text in English): in summer the mood is of annoyance, wiv teh amount of tourists and surfers in teh water, but in winter the mood is mainly COLD but if u surf these waves ur face does light up BELIEVE

English (Translate this text in English): in summer the mood is of annoyance, wiv teh amount of tourists and surfers in teh water, but in winter the mood is mainly COLD but if u surf these waves ur face does light up BELIEVE

English (Translate this text in English): in summer the mood is of annoyance, wiv teh amount of tourists and surfers in teh water, but in winter the mood is mainly COLD but if u surf these waves ur face does light up BELIEVE

General

this spot RULES in winter, but in summer theres to many tourists in the water, and to many surfers, if u cum in winter theres about a max of 10 surfers in the water, compared to like 50 in summe

English (Translate this text in English): this spot RULES in winter, but in summer theres to many tourists in the water, and to many surfers, if u cum in winter theres about a max of 10 surfers in the water, compared to like 50 in summe

English (Translate this text in English): this spot RULES in winter, but in summer theres to many tourists in the water, and to many surfers, if u cum in winter theres about a max of 10 surfers in the water, compared to like 50 in summe

English (Translate this text in English): this spot RULES in winter, but in summer theres to many tourists in the water, and to many surfers, if u cum in winter theres about a max of 10 surfers in the water, compared to like 50 in summe

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By joebentley , 10-03-2011

anybody there? - Hi, I will be in Malaga starting on March 30. I would love to meet up with any locals that want to paddle out. I am also looking for a rental board when I'm there...any suggestions?

By Balta , 25-10-2008

Begginer question! - Hi everyone! Recently i got a surf board for my birthday... i always dreamed with one... so few weeks ago i was in Cabopino.... trying to learn by my own... i am wondering if im annoying for other surfers there... what can i do to have good feeling there... i dont want to disturb.. Thank u guys

By Ignacio Gonzalez , 07-10-2005

Hi surfers - Hi my name is Ignacio,I am a local surfer,I live in Cabopino and the best season to go there is Winter,well,in summer is good but there is too many people surfing,I recommend to come here!

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