Conil de la Frontera - surf spot statistics

Conil de la Frontera offers varying surf conditions throughout the year, with the best months typically aligning with the Atlantic swell season. The winter months, from November through February, provide the most consistent and favorable conditions for surfers. During this period, ground swells dominate, accounting for 46–71% of the swell activity, ensuring cleaner, more organized waves. December stands out with the largest mean swell size (1.2m) and the highest percentage of ground swells (60%), while January follows closely with 71% ground swells and a mean swell size of 1.1m. Wind conditions, however, remain challenging year-round, with bad wind conditions prevailing most of the time (76–90%). Despite this, late autumn and winter still offer slightly better wind windows, with November and December having 19–22% good wind days compared to the summer lows of 10–13%. From March onwards, wind swells become more prominent, peaking in June and July (65%), but wave quality diminishes due to smaller swells (0.6–0.8m) and persistent onshore winds (87–90% bad wind conditions). September and October mark a transitional period, with ground swells increasing again but still mixed with wind swells and inconsistent winds. For advanced surfers seeking the most reliable conditions, late autumn to early winter (November–February) delivers the best balance of swell size and consistency, despite the frequent wind challenges. Summer is generally the least favorable, with weak swells and poor wind conditions making it a season better suited for beginners or longboarders on rare clean days.

July in Conil de la Frontera typically offers small to marginal surf conditions, with an average swell height of 0.6m and a moderate period of 7.2s. The majority of waves come from the W to WSW (combined 45% of the time), with most waves falling in the 0.5-1m range—ideal for beginners or longboarders. Larger swells (1m+) are rare (only around 5% of the time), mostly arriving from the E and ESE, but these lack consistency. Wind conditions are generally unfavorable, with only 11% of days providing clean, rideable offshore winds (typically ENE to E). Onshore winds from the W and WSW are prevalent (20% of days at 10-20kph), creating choppy conditions. Surfers should expect mostly small, weak waves with occasional rideable days when winds cooperate. Advanced surfers will find limited opportunities unless seeking mellow summer sessions.