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🇪🇸 Cabo de Palos

/CABO DE PALOS/ · INTERMEDIATE–ADVANCED
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Best window today
07:00–11:00
Before onshore builds
Crowds
Moderate · 8–12 out
Wetsuit
3/2mm
Spring suit · 17°C water
Parking
Free
Dirt lot · fills by 09:00
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OPEN-METEO · FREE · NO KEY
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Cabo de Palos · Cartagena

/CABO DE PALOS/
37.635°N · 0.693°W

Getting there

From Cartagena · 30 km · 35 min via MU-312
Airport Murcia Region Intl. (RMU) · 35 km · 35 min
Note Rocky entry and exit — booties recommended. The Islas Hormigas marine reserve means some areas are protected from boat traffic, which helps keep the lineup clean.

Parking

Cost Free
Surface Free village parking · ~50 spaces
Fills by Never overly crowded — local spot
Walk to water ~5 min to point
Facilities Bars in Cabo de Palos village

Hazards

REEF Sharp reef at all states of tide. Booties mandatory. Falls are punishing.
RIP Current runs along the reef edge on bigger NE swells — stay inside the channel next to the rocks rather than fighting it in the impact zone.
LOCALS Small, experienced reef crew — respected local surfers who know every section; watch a session before paddling out if it's your first time.
ROCKS Rocky entry and exit. Study the take-off zone before paddling out.

Local knowledge

Best tide Mid to high rising · low tide exposes reef dangerously
Peak season Oct–Mar · NE swells · Summer mostly flat
Swell key NE–E swell + W–SW offshore · Headland blocks onshore winds partially
Level Intermediate to advanced · Reef break · Not for beginners
Dawn patrol Arrive early — offshore conditions best before 10:00 before sea breeze kicks in

Wetsuit guide

Water temperature · Cabo de Palos
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JAN
4/3
15°
FEB
4/3
14°
MAR
4/3
15°
APR
4/3
16°
MAY
3/2
18°
JUN
SHORT
21°
JUL
SHORT
24°
AUG
BOARD
26°
SEP
BOARD
25°
OCT
SHORT
22°
NOV
3/2
19°
DEC
4/3
16°
■ 4/3mm full suit ■ 3/2mm spring suit ■ Shorty ■ Boardshorts
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Surf schools & rental

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Parres Water Sports

LEVANTE BEACH · NEAR CABO DE PALOS
Benchmark water sports school on Murcia Levante coast · Surf + SUP + Kite
Surf lessonsfrom €45
Board rentalfrom €150
Private lessonsavailable
junglemurcia.com →
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La Manga Strip Schools

LA MANGA · 5 KM
Several schools operate along the strip · Best for beginners
SUP initiationfrom €40
Board rentalfrom €10/h
Group discountsavailable
Ask locally
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Surf shops nearby

Parres Water Sports (Rental)
CARTAGENA · 30 KM · Full range
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La Manga Surf Rental
LA MANGA · 12 KM · Board + wetsuit hire
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Local tackle/surf shops
CABO DE PALOS VILLAGE · Ask locals
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Food & coffee

Restaurants Cabo de Palos
VILLAGE · On-site · Excellent seafood scene
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La Manga strip bars
LA MANGA · 5 KM · Full strip of restaurants
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Cartagena City
CARTAGENA · 30 KM · Full city dining
Map →
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NE swell + W offshore + any tide. Tell us the conditions — we’ll text you when everything lines up.

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