El Playazo

El Playazo is a beach break located on the Mediterranean coast of southern Spain near Málaga. The coastline faces east toward open water, with developed residential and agricultural areas immediately inland. The spot features a sandy beach with consistent access, though the shallow water and small average wave height (0.55m) indicate it functions primarily as a light-wind beach break. Best wind direction for side-shore conditions is from the south (180°), allowing parallel wind flow along the coast. The extremely low wind reliability (1.7%) and minimal average wind speed (4.7 knots) suggest this location experiences inconsistent thermal and weather-pattern winds, making sessions unpredictable. This spot suits beginners and learners due to small waves and sandy bottom, reducing injury risk. Water temperature averages 20.1°C year-round, requiring minimal thermal protection. Kiters should anticipate crowded beach conditions during tourist seasons and verify actual wind conditions before traveling, as the statistical wind reliability is very poor. Light-swell characteristics indicate dependency on storm systems for improved conditions.