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Kitesurfing Rota · Playa de la Costilla

Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain

Wind & Conditions

Rompidillo / Playa de la Costilla at Rota, north of the Bay of Cádiz. Shore normal W (270°). Poniente (W/SW/NW) onshore — preferred by local kiters. Chorrillo beach near the navy base works with easterlies. Wide sandy beach, all levels. Schools active year-round.

About Rota · Playa de la Costilla

Rota is a municipality and town in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. Its surface area is 84 km2 and is bordered by the towns of Chipiona, Sanlúcar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa María. It is located near the city of Jerez de la Frontera and is 36 kilometers away from the provincial capital, Cádiz. It had in the year 2009 28,516 inhabitants, with a density of 339 inhabitants / km2. It belongs to two associations, the Association of Municipalities of Cádiz Bay along with the

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Rota · Playa de la Costilla.

World Ranking

Regional

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Facilities & Services

What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:

Restaurant Bar / Café Parking Toilets Showers Drinking water

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • Bar La Concha Restaurant
  • Cooperativa de Venta de Pescado Restaurant
  • El Embarcadero Restaurant
  • El Faro Restaurant
  • La Alameda Restaurant
  • La Brisa Restaurant
  • Bar El Torito Bar / Café
  • Bar Periquito Bar / Café
  • Cantina Marinera Rota Bar / Café
  • Honey Don't Cry Bar / Café
  • Kiosko Camaleon Bar / Café
  • Los Arcos Bar / Café

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Rota · Playa de la Costilla?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Rota · Playa de la Costilla — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Rota · Playa de la Costilla suitable for beginner kiters?

Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.

What wind direction works at Rota · Playa de la Costilla?

Rompidillo / Playa de la Costilla at Rota, north of the Bay of Cádiz. Shore n... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.

What kite size do you need at Rota · Playa de la Costilla?

Kite size at Rota · Playa de la Costilla depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.

Is it safe to kitesurf at Rota · Playa de la Costilla?

Safety at Rota · Playa de la Costilla depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.

See if Rota · Playa de la Costilla is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

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