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Salinas y Espartal

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Ideal surf conditions at Salinas y Espartal

Swell window
WNW, NW, NNW, N
Swell size
3ft - 8ft
Swell breaks over
Sand
Wave types
Beach
Wave directions
Right, Left
Wind window
ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW
Offshore wind
SSE
Works at
Low, Mid, High
(Better on rising)
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Seasons
Autumn
Board types
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard

Salinas y Espartal surf guide

Salinas y Espartal is a sandy bay that stretches from the rivermouth groyne at Punta del Gallo down to the urban beach of Playa de Salinas. It's a spot that attracts a fair number of surfers, especially when there's a decent swell. It functions best with a medium-sized NW swell, which can produce some really quality waves. You’ll see a lot of locals out when it’s on, so be prepared for some competition in the water.

The surf here mainly features long lefts and rights, and it can get pretty hollow when the groundswell kicks in hard. The spot handles swell sizes ranging from about 1 meter (3 ft) to 2.5 meters (8 ft), and the waves break over a sandy bottom. You can expect it to work at all tide levels, but low to mid tide especially brings out the best conditions. The western end has a headland that offers some shelter from W or NW winds, although the ideal paddling conditions are SE winds. It's a versatile beach break, suitable for different board types like shortboards, funboards, longboards, fish, and even bodyboards.

Access is straightforward with street parking available just back from the beach and a car park in the middle of the bay. Expect it to get busy when the surf is good, especially during the autumn season, which is considered the best from September to November. It’s a spot that attracts a talented longboard crowd but can also challenge intermediate surfers with its rips and heavy paddling conditions when the waves get bigger.

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