Los Monteros (Marbella)
- Freeride, Wave
- Best for
- Beginner
- Skill Level
- Chop, Small waves
- Spot Type
- Busy
- Crowd Level
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About
Los Monteros (Marbella) is described as a clean, sandy beach spot with chop and small waves, and relatively easy launch conditions. Multiple sources highlight SE and SSW winds as the core wind directions, with the site commonly used as a kite area on the Marbella coast. Wind is characterized as a mix of thermal/sea-breeze influence and regional patterning. Summer is often tied to an afternoon thermal window (roughly 14:00 to 19:00), while the overall best-month window for kitesurfing runs from January through October. Wind reliability is described as moderate, with some sources adding that the wind can depend on the larger pressure gradient. Safety planning is important here. The main practical hazard is other beach users in summer (especially June through August). Additional hazards mentioned include swimmers and localized submerged rocks/rocky sections near parts of the beach, plus heavy boat traffic nearby. During the summer peak (June 15 to September 15), kitesurfing is reported as strictly limited to a designated, marked channel and kite zone, with no riding outside the zone. Facilities are practical for day sessions: showers, toilets, and parking are reported at/near the beach. Food and drink options are described as nearby with multiple beachfront venues. Wetsuit guidance from the sources centers on a long wetsuit in winter, shorty/boardshorts in summer, and intermediate thicknesses through the rest of the year; seasonal lifeguards are reported rather than year-round patrols, with rescue availability described as limited.
- Chop-and-small-waves kite spot on a sandy beach with clean water.
- SE/SSW wind focus; January through October listed as best kite months.
- Summer safety relies on a marked kite channel/zone during peak dates.
- Clean water with chop and small waves for progression and varied riding.
- SE/SSW wind focus with reported seasonal reliability; summer can be safer due to an authorized/marked kite zone.
- Good access from Marbella and nearby medical support (Hospital Costa del Sol reported close).
- Beach can be narrow in winter due to tidal erosion and storms (reported).
- Summer is busy with other beach users; kitesurfing becomes strictly channel/zone-limited during the peak summer window.
- Conditions can be choppy; expect underwater hazards in limited areas (reported submerged rocks/rocky sections).
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- SE, SSW
- Wind Range
- 12–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Thermal — Thermal/sea-breeze influence reported; summer thermals described as reinforcing the stronger easterly/Levantine component (regional pattern), while SE/SSW remains the headline wind direction.
- Reliability
- moderate
- Gust Factor
- Light gusts — Seasonal sources describe light gusting tendencies.
- Best Months
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Shadow Zones
- Buildings and palm trees near the shore can cause light turbulence at the very edge of the beach.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Chop, Small waves
- Beach
- Sand — Sandy beach reported.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Small — Small waves / small-wave conditions reported; also described as chop and small wave.
- Chop Level
- Moderate chop — Reported as chop (and described as moderate chop in at least one source).
- Launch
- Small — Long sandy beach reported; can become narrow in winter due to tidal erosion and storms.
Through the year
High crowds in June, July, and August; medium kite traffic during windy days.
November to February
By sport
What to expect for each.
A chop-and-small-waves beach with clean water and SE/SSW wind focus. Suitable across a wide range of rider levels depending on conditions; summer can be busier but is described as an official/marked kite zone during peak season.
- Kite Sizes
- 9–12 m²
Freeride and slalom possible in moderate Levante winds; also described as foil-capable.
- Sail Sizes
- 5.5–7.5 m²
Deep water and lack of significant reef are described as making this a safer foiling location, though conditions can be choppy.
- Foil Friendly
- Yes — Foil friendly reported.
- Min Depth
- 1.5m
- Wing Sizes
- 4–6 m²
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Los Monteros (Marbella) in the full forecast view.
Los Monteros (Marbella) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–7 ktsGusts 16 kts
- Direction
- ESE103°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 247 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.1–0.4 m3s period
- Temperature
- 16–25 °C
Over the next 7 days, Los Monteros (Marbella) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–7 kts, peaking around 7 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 16 kts. The prevailing direction is ESE. Waves run 0.1–0.4 m with a period of about 3s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Other beach users in summer
- Submerged rocks near scattered rocky sections (reported near the Rio Real side / western end)
- Heavy boat traffic nearby
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal — Seasonal lifeguard presence reported (not year-round).
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Rescue availability described as limited.
- Emergency Info
- Hospital Costa del Sol is reported as very close; Spain emergency number is 112.
Rules of the spot
Respect others—kiters and non-kiters should not ride unsafely together. In summer, riding is restricted to a designated marked channel and kite zone during the stated season.
- Check if kitesurfing is allowed; may need special permit or local kite org membership.
- During summer (June 15 to September 15), kitesurfing is strictly limited to the designated, marked channel and kite zone; no riding outside the zone.
- Be especially careful with other beach users during June to August.
- For more stable side-onshore conditions, focus on Levante/East components when available; Poniente/West is often gustier and can become more cross-offshore.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Marbella
- Nearest Town
- Marbella
- Nearest Airport
- Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
- Parking
- Park to the right at the end of Avenida del Gaviero, at the beach; parking available but can fill up quickly in summer.
- Public Transport
- Regional bus connections along the Costa del Sol (Avanza bus network connecting Marbella to Malaga and Estepona)
- Access
- Drive east from Marbella on A-340 (340). In Los Monteros or Las Chapas, turn right onto Avenida del Gaviero. Drive to the end at the beach and park to the right.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Spanish
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Luxury hotels and apartments within walking distance are reported; also described as nearby-town in the regional context.
- Food & Drink
- Nearby food and drink is reported; beachfront chiringuitos and beach clubs described as on the spot.
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rental is reported as available during the summer season through local schools/centers.
- Gear Storage
- Specific gear storage is described as offered primarily by local watersports schools for students/seasonal members.
- Gear Repair
- Basic gear repair is described as available via local schools/shops in the wider Marbella area.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Los Monteros (Marbella)?
The best overall months at Los Monteros (Marbella) are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Which wind directions work at Los Monteros (Marbella)?
Los Monteros (Marbella) works with SE, SSW winds.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Los Monteros (Marbella)?
Recommended equipment sizes at Los Monteros (Marbella): Kitesurfing: 9–12 m² · Windsurfing: 5.5–7.5 m² · Wingfoiling: 4–6 m². The typical wind range is 12–25 kts.
What skill level is Los Monteros (Marbella) suitable for?
Los Monteros (Marbella) suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Beginner to Intermediate · Windsurfing: Intermediate · Wingfoiling: Intermediate.