Crowd & Localism
Rarely surfed. The remoteness inside Cabo de Gata park keeps most beachgoers away and surfers almost non-existent. No localism pressure to navigate. Early mornings in autumn are likely to have the beach entirely to yourself.
Almeria, Spain (Alboran), Spain
Los Genoveses
36.745, -2.120
Edited by Thomas Jackson
Verified May 2026
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A-frame · BeachBeginner → Intermediate2–5 ftJan – Dec
A crowd-free beachbreak on the wild southeastern edge of Andalucia, Los Genoveses sits inside the Cabo de Gata natural park where the Mediterranean generates modest but workable surf. The spot needs a NE to SE swell to come alive, and westerly offshores groom the faces when conditions align. At 1-6ft it produces small, manageable peaks across a long grey sand beach that works through all tides, with medium consistency for a Med beachbreak. Beginners will find space and forgiveness here: the lineup is almost always uncrowded, water quality is clean, and there are no significant hazards. Bottom: sand. Season: autumn through early spring when Med storm swells run. Consistency: medium. Facilities and parking are absent, so come self-sufficient with water, food, and anything you need for the session.
Wave fit
Skill suited
Beginner → Intermediate
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Best months
Jan – Dec
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Character
Small shifting beachbreak peaks.
Conditions
When it worksSwell window
NE
NE - SE
Offshore wind
W
Westerly
Optimum tide
All tides
Size range
1-6ft
Medium
Hazards
No concerns
Trip planning
Quick facts
Water temp
14° to 24°C
Wetsuit
3/2 in winter, boardies or 2mm in summer
What to bring
- Longboard or mid-length for small days
- Shortboard 6ft to 6ft 4in when swell pushes toward 4-6ft
Lineup
Mellow lineup
Where it sits
Location
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About this break
What it's actually like
Access & Facilities
No parking infrastructure and no facilities on site. Access is via the Cabo de Gata park road network. Bring your own water, food, and sun protection. The nearest services are back toward San Jose. No known water quality concerns.
Nearby Alternatives
When Los Genoveses is flat, San Jose to the north offers another Med beachbreak option worth checking. Cabo de Gata to the south occasionally produces a rideable right-hander over rocks. If you're willing to drive further, Almeria sometimes has a wave breaking in town when swell is running.
10-day swell, wind and tide
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Los Genoveses is a beach break suited for beginner to intermediate surfers. Confident beginners can give it a go on small days.
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