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.

May in Conil de la Frontera offers generally small but rideable surf, with an average swell height of 0.8m and a decent period of 8.3s, suggesting clean, organized waves when conditions align. The dominant swell directions are WSW (22.38% in the 0.5-1m range) and W (14.36% in the 0.5-1m range), which typically produce quality waves at this spot. However, the majority of waves fall in the 0.5-1.5m range (ENE, E, ESE, SW, WSW, W, and WNW contributing significantly), meaning it’s more suited for longboarders or beginners on smaller days, with occasional punchier peaks when the swell pushes into the 1.5-2m range (mainly from WSW, W, and E directions). Wind conditions are less favorable, with only 13% of the time being ideal—typically when light offshore or cross-offshore winds (E or NE under 10-20kph) prevail. Stronger onshore winds from W, WSW, or SW (frequently 10-30kph) can create choppy or messy conditions. Surfers should watch for days when the E/ENE swell combines with light NE or E winds for cleaner waves, though larger swells (2m+) are rare. Overall, May is a mixed month with some fun, small to mid-size sessions but limited high-quality days.