In spring and summer, the main wind in Tarifa is called the Levante. It blows from the east and comes onshore or slightly from the side. In autumn and winter, another wind called the Poniente becomes more common. This wind comes from the west, blowing onshore or slightly from the side, increasing wave height and power. During summer, expect small waves and calm water, while in fall and winter, thanks to the Poniente wind, there are better waves for surfing.

Tarifa is a tough spot for beginners to learn windsurfing, but it's possible if you're willing to take on the challenge. Beginner courses depend on wind conditions and can't be guaranteed.

For experienced windsurfers, Tarifa is fantastic. The main windsurfing school is at Valdevaqueros, a 10-minute drive from the old town. The centre has a wide range of the newest Duotone windsurfing equipment and a great restaurant. Even non-windsurfers can enjoy hanging out here.

Valdevaqueros is the windiest spot in the area, close to a huge sand dune and surrounded by lush vegetation. It's safe for kitesurfing, windsurfing, and wingfoiling because of the bay's shape. Even on windy days, it's safe due to the nearby sand dune. A rescue boat is available for everyone, free of charge, in case of emergencies. In winter, there may be a shorebreak when the Poniente wind blows.

About 60 km from Tarifa, Los Caños de Meca offers the best conditions for surfing waves on the Costa de la Luz, especially in spring and summer. The windsurfing school can arrange transfers to Los Caños de Meca when conditions are right and can take rented equipment there. The closest spot to the village is mainly for windsurfing, with a rocky slab for launching.

In Tarifa, there are two main winds: the Levante and the Poniente. In spring and summer, the Levante blows from the east, making it an onshore/side-offshore wind. It comes from the left when you look at the ocean. During autumn and winter, the Poniente wind picks up more, coming from the west. This wind is side-onshore, blowing from the right, and it makes the waves bigger and more powerful. In summer, there are small waves, some choppy water, and calm seas, while in fall and winter, thanks to the Poniente wind, there are good waves.

Learning to Wingfoil in Tarifa is tough but possible if you're up for the challenge. Beginner courses depend on wind conditions and aren't always guaranteed.

For experienced Wingfoilers, Tarifa is amazing. The main Wingfoil school is at Valdevaqueros, around 10 minutes from the old town, on a beautiful sandy beach. It's the windiest spot in the area, close to a large sand dune and surrounded by lush vegetation. Kitesurfing, windsurfing, and wingfoiling are taught easily here because the bay's shape makes it safe. It's also safe during Levante days because if you have trouble getting back to shore, you'll drift towards the dune. There's a free rescue boat available if needed. Sometimes in winter, there's a shorebreak when the Poniente wind blows.

About 60 km from Tarifa, Los Caños de Meca offers great surfing conditions, mainly in spring and summer. The Wingfoil school can organize transfers there when conditions are right and can bring rented equipment. The closest spot to the village is rocky and primarily for windsurfing, while kitesurfers and wingfoilers prefer the beach near the Trafalgar lighthouse.