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Surf forecast for Salinas y Espartal

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Forecast updated:
24/06, 20:00
Wind: SN UNITY Atmos
(20260624 18z)
Waves: SN UNITY WAVE
(20260624 18z)
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Salinas y Espartal Surf Forecast Guide

Overview

Salinas y Espartal is a sandy bay stretch running from the rivermouth groyne at Punta del Gallo down to the urban beach of Playa de Salinas. It breaks left and right over sand, with long walling waves through the tides, and can turn hollow on a solid groundswell.

When It Works

It needs a medium sized northwest swell, with the broader swell window running west-northwest to north. The spot is usable from 0.9 m / 3 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft.

It works all year, with autumn the standout season, especially September to November. Size is generally waist high to head and a half when it is in range.

Wind and Tide

All tides can work, and a rising tide is better. The workable wind window is south-southwest to east-southeast, with south-southeast (SSE) offshore.

The western end has a long headland that can offer some protection in west or northwest winds.

Local Tips

This is a popular spot when it is good, and it can get busy. The lineup is generally friendly, but it can feel intense and there can be some localism.

Shortboards, funboards, longboards, fish, and bodyboards are all suitable here. It suits beginners and intermediates, but the paddle out can be heavy and rippy, especially as the swell builds.

Watch for crowds, rips, and heavier waves when it gets big. Water quality is not great due to rivermouth run-off and urban outflows, and it is terrible after rain.

Access

There is street parking just back from the beach, plus a car park in the middle of the bay.

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Salinas y Espartal
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Sat 27
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Frequently asked questions

What are good surfing conditions for Salinas y Espartal?

Salinas y Espartal is usually best with west-northwest to north (WNW-N) swell around 0.9 m / 3 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft, wind from south-southwest to east-southeast (SSW-ESE), with south-southeast (SSE) offshore, and any tide.

Where is the surf spot Salinas y Espartal?

Salinas y Espartal is a surf spot in Arnao, Asturias, Spain.

What is the surf break like at Salinas y Espartal?

Salinas y Espartal is a right-and-left beach break over sand. Expect a moderate crowd and a friendly lineup.

What season is best for surfing Salinas y Espartal?

The main surf season at Salinas y Espartal is autumn.

What surfing skill level is Salinas y Espartal suitable for?

Salinas y Espartal can suit beginner and intermediate surfers.

Is Salinas y Espartal beginner friendly for surfing?

Yes. Salinas y Espartal can suit beginner surfers when conditions are manageable.

What surfboards work at Salinas y Espartal?

Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, and Bodyboard are common choices at Salinas y Espartal.

What surf spots are near Salinas y Espartal?

Other nearby surf spots are Salinas, Santa Maria del Mar - Asturias, Xago, and Playón de Bayas.

What swell direction works for surfing at Salinas y Espartal?

Salinas y Espartal can work with swell from west-northwest to north (WNW-N).

What swell size works for surfing at Salinas y Espartal?

Salinas y Espartal usually works with swell around 0.9 m / 3 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft.

What wind direction is best for surfing at Salinas y Espartal?

Salinas y Espartal usually works with wind from south-southwest to east-southeast (SSW-ESE); south-southeast (SSE) is offshore.

What wind direction is offshore for surfing at Salinas y Espartal?

South-southeast (SSE) is offshore at Salinas y Espartal.

What tide works best for surfing at Salinas y Espartal?

Salinas y Espartal can work on all tides. A rising tide is usually better here.

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🔮 Time and predictions section

Here we show the forecast thour and the overall surf quality prediction. This is determined based on the wave, wind and tide quality prediction. These individual predictions can be found on the forecast map.

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The first row on the table (with the 💨 icon) shows wind speed, direction and gust. The more the wind speed the more aggressive the color (from blue, green, orange to red).

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🌒 Tide section

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