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🇪🇸 El Zapillo

/EL ZAPILLO · ALMERIA/ · BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE · URBAN BREAKWATER BEACH
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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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El Zapillo · Almería · Almería

/EL ZAPILLO/
36.8246°N · 2.4482°W

Getting there

From Almería city centre · on foot/short drive
Airport Almería (LEI) · 10 km · 15 min
Note A ~2km urban beach in the city of Almería, protected by artificial breakwaters that shape variable left and right peaks suitable for all levels.

Parking

Cost Free/cheap
Surface City street parking · fills in summer
Fills by Popular urban beach · winter for surf
Walk to water ~2 min
Facilities Full Almería city services on the doorstep

Hazards

BREAKWATER-PROTECTED The breakwater sections shelter the beach, keeping waves generally under 1m — ideal for learning.
URBAN CROWDS One of the most popular and accessible surf spots in Spain — expect company, especially near the city centre.
W WIND FOR BEGINNERS The sheltered surf riders' section works on a westerly wind — check that specific stretch first.
SW SWELL + NE WIND FOR MORE POWER Experienced surfers should target days with a SW swell and NE wind — the more serious conditions this coast can produce.

Local knowledge

Best tide Mid tide
Peak season Winter for size, but rideable most of the year
Swell key SW swell + NE wind (advanced) or W wind (beginner-friendly, sheltered section)
Level Beginner-intermediate · Sandy, breakwater-protected · One of Spain's best beginner urban breaks
Dawn patrol About as easy as city surfing gets in the Mediterranean — walk straight from the Almería seafront into a sheltered, forgiving peak.

Wetsuit guide

Water temperature · El Zapillo
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JAN
4/3
16°
FEB
3/2
15°
MAR
3/2
16°
APR
3/2
17°
MAY
SHORT
19°
JUN
SHORT
22°
JUL
SHORT
25°
AUG
BOARD
27°
SEP
BOARD
26°
OCT
SHORT
23°
NOV
3/2
20°
DEC
4/3
17°
■ 4/3mm full suit ■ 3/2mm spring suit ■ Shorty ■ Boardshorts
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Almería/El Zapillo surf schools

EL ZAPILLO · ON-SITE
Surf schools operate directly on this beach
Surf lessonsfrom €40
Intensive (5 days)from €150
Private lessonsavailable
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Surf shops nearby

El Zapillo surf/watersport shops
ON-SITE · Boards + wetsuits
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Almería sports shops
CITY CENTRE · Full range
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Local board rental
ON-SITE · Ask at the surf schools
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Food & coffee

El Zapillo seafront restaurants
ON-SITE · Wide choice, casual dining
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Almería old town
3 KM · Historic Alcazaba, full Andalusian dining
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Almería port area
2 KM · Seafood-focused dining
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A SW swell + NE wind combo working Almería's sheltered urban breakwaters. Tell us the conditions — we'll text you when everything lines up.

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