Surf Forecast  Sopelana

Sopelana surfspot characteristics

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Very consistent beachbreak with several peaks. Good semi-permanent high-tide peak at western end of beach. Works on small to medium swells.

General: Atxibiribil and Arrietara are just two of the high quality beaches here that break consistently through the tides. There are a number of beach break banks plus fingers of reef. The most famous spot is found at La Salvaje and is known as La Triangular - a rocky shelf of striated reef that produces - as the name suggests - excellent rights and lefts. The area is home to some of Europe's best surfers - will be crowded. Tides: All tides Size: Waist high to overhead. Wind: SE Swell: NW, WNW Bottom: Sandbanks with reefs. Paddling: Beach can be a heavy paddle out. Spot Rating: Most flexible spot in the area with good banks and excellent reef; generations of chargers raised here.

All levels will find fun waves on the beach, advanced only on the reefs.

Plenty of cliff top parking above the breaks.

Works year round but best September - May.

Crowd Factor: Busy with a high standard of surfers. Local Vibe: Super competitive.

One of the most crowded spots in Spain. Highly competitive. Access from either end of the beach, but parking is restricted year-round and metered in summer. Every facility available including surf school. Surf shops and camping nearby. Estuarine and stormwater pollution, particularly after heavy rains.

OK in summer, usually poor after rain.

Powerful waves, strong rips, crowds.