Punta del Moral
- Freeride, Bodyboard
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Mixed
- Spot Type
- Busy
- Crowd Level
This spot information is AI-assisted and has not been human verified. It may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect. Verify safety, access, local rules, and current conditions with official or local sources before riding.
About
Punta del Moral is a beach-and-breakwater shore spot associated with the Ayamonte/Isla Canela area. Surf is described as reasonably exposed yet fairly consistent, typically working as soft, small waves with average quality and short rides. The beach break can offer both left and right waves, but rides may become closeouty as the tide drops, and the area can get messy on larger swells. Wind patterns make the spot useful for multiple disciplines. In summer, afternoon thermal sea breezes are common (reported around 14:00–19:00), with moderate reliability for thermal winds. North winds are described as offshore for surfing and can help groom waves, while west/east winds are more likely to create chop. For kitesurfing, the beach is reported as spacious and particularly good for freeride and beginner progression when Poniente (west/south-west) winds are steady. For safety, pollution is specifically highlighted as a hazard, and heavier rain/runsoff can increase pollution risk. There are also practical hazards: a breakwater/jetty at the eastern end/harbor entrance and strong tidal currents near the river mouth. Seasonal swimmer/water-sports zones are typically enforced during summer, and local guidance recommends checking tide charts because the beach can become very wide at low tide. From a logistics and comfort perspective, the launch is described as easy with a wide sandy beach and ample rigging space. Facilities are available (including showers/toilets and food and drink options along the promenade), and lifeguards are seasonal. Crowd levels are sometimes busy, with summer months generally more crowded than winter.
- Consistent small-wave beach-and-breakwater surf
- Afternoon thermal sea breeze window in summer
- Wide sandy launch with ample room
- Reasonably consistent small surf on a beach-and-breakwater setup
- Wide sandy beach with easy access and ample space to rig and launch
- Summer thermal sea breezes support wind sports, with moderate reliability for thermal winds
- Pollution is a reported hazard
- Surf is often small and can close out on falling tide
- Breakwater/jetty and tidal currents near the river mouth can create hazards
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NE
- Offshore directions
- N, NNW, NW
- Wind Range
- 12–20 kts
- Wind Type
- Sea breeze — Afternoon thermal sea breezes in summer.
- Reliability
- Moderate in summer for thermal winds; winter depends more on frontal systems. For surfing, surf consistency is reported, but no wind statistics were found.
- Gust Factor
- Light gusts — Gustiness described as light.
- Best Months
- April, May, June, July, August, September
- Recommended Kite Sizes
- 9–14 m²
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Mixed
- Beach
- Sand — Golden sand.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Small — Small surf is typical.
- Launch
- Big — Wide sandy beach with ample space for rigging and launching.
- Launch Difficulty
- Easy — Easy access and ample space for launching.
Through the year
High crowds in July and August; quiet and peaceful in winter.
Rain is most frequent from November to March.
By sport
What to expect for each.
A spacious beach suitable for freeriding and progression; beginner-friendly especially with steady Poniente winds (west/south-west).
- Kite Sizes
- 9–14 m²
Good for beginners and intermediates aiming for flatter water outside the main wave zone.
- Sail Sizes
- 5.5–7.5 m²
Wide sandy beach and sandy bottom make it good for learning and progressing.
- Foil Friendly
- Yes — Foil friendly reported.
- Min Depth
- 1.5 meters beyond the shore break
- Wing Sizes
- 4.5–6 m²
A beach-and-breakwater setup with reasonably consistent small surf; best surf reported when a south-southeast swell combines with offshore north-northwest wind. The beach break offers both left and right waves.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- SSE, SW, W
- Swell Height
- 0.5–1.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid — A mid tide is reported as optimal; rides may close out as tide drops.
- Shelter
- Semi-sheltered — Semi-sheltered by the breakwater/jetty, but still described as reasonably exposed overall.
- Wind Effect
- North winds are offshore and can groom the waves; west and east winds are associated with chop.
- Bigger Swell
- On larger swells it can become messy and close out; can get heavy/closeout as swell increases.
- Wave Quality
- Average — Average to gentle, with soft energy and often mushy/closeout behavior.
- Wave Power
- Soft — Soft/pacific-like energy typical of the spot.
- Wave Shape
- Mixed — Sometimes described as mushy/mixed depending on conditions.
- Peel Speed
- Medium — Peel speed described as medium.
- Ride Length
- Short — Short, punchy rides that often close out as the tide drops.
- Ride Length Details
- Consistent but often small; short, punchy rides with closeout tendencies on the falling tide.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Punta del Moral in the full forecast view.
Punta del Moral wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 3–11 ktsGusts 19 kts
- Direction
- NNW343°
- Strongest day
- Sun, Oct 2511 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.1–0.5 m3s period
- Temperature
- 12–25 °C
Over the next 7 days, Punta del Moral is forecast for daytime winds of 3–11 kts, peaking around 11 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 19 kts. The prevailing direction is NNW. Waves run 0.1–0.5 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
- Pollution
- Breakwater/jetty near the harbor entrance
- Strong tidal currents near the river mouth (Carreras river mouth)
- Potential water pollution after heavy rain due to river runoff
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal — Seasonal lifeguards active in summer (June–September in the wider area).
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Maritime rescue is managed by Salvamento Marítimo; local support and beach lifeguards are present in summer.
- Emergency Info
- Hospital in Ayamonte is approximately 15 minutes away.
Rules of the spot
Designated zones for swimmers and water sports are typically enforced during the summer season.
- Restricted kite zones during peak summer months (July and August).
- Check tide charts because the beach becomes very wide at low tide.
- The area near the breakwater can offer slightly cleaner waves for surf.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Ayamonte
- Nearest Town
- Punta del Moral
- Nearest Airport
- Faro International Airport (FAO) ~65 km; Seville Airport (SVQ) ~150 km
- Parking
- Large public parking areas available near the beach access points
- Access
- Accessible via the A-49 highway following signs for Isla Canela and Punta del Moral
- Local Language
- Spanish
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Numerous hotels and holiday apartments are within walking distance of the beach.
- Food & Drink
- Beach bars (chiringuitos) and restaurants along the promenade are mentioned.
- Equipment Rental:
- Available at local schools during high season; rental gear available through sport schools.
- Gear Storage
- Offered by some local schools for seasonal visitors; secure storage lockers described in the wider area.
- Gear Repair
- Basic repairs are available through local schools; more major repairs may require sending gear out.
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 Punta del Moral?
The best overall months at Punta del Moral are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September. The best wind months are April, May, June, July, August, September.
Which wind directions work at Punta del Moral?
Punta del Moral works with NE winds. Offshore directions are N, NNW, NW.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Punta del Moral?
Recommended equipment sizes at Punta del Moral: Kitesurfing: 9–14 m² · Windsurfing: 5.5–7.5 m² · Wingfoiling: 4.5–6 m². The typical wind range is 12–20 kts.
What skill level is Punta del Moral suitable for?
Punta del Moral suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Beginner · Windsurfing: Beginner · Wingfoiling: Beginner · Surfing: Beginner to Intermediate.