Playa de los Caballos Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW, W
Wind
S, SE
Surf Height
Knee high-slightly overhead
Tide
Low to mid
Playa de los Caballos Surf Guide
This crescent shaped, cliff lined bay is home to one of Cantabria's best breaks, a big call in region that is one of the most wave-rich in the whole of the European coastline. The main break at Playa de Los Caballos is a finger of reef that angles out into the Bay of Biscay, the sudden change in depth channeling swell into a quality lefthander that feathers and fires into a barreling left that can reach over a hundred meters through to the inside. Once over six feet there is a lot of water moving around in the bay and the rips can affect the waves quality. A wave this good gets busy and weekends see the peak crowds but an early arrival pays dividends. Car crime has been a problem here in the past. Take the road to Playa de Cuchia and bear right.
Ability Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Local Vibe
Doable
Used to be localized. Humility and respect appreciated.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Busy, especially on weekends
Spot Rating
Fun
One of the best waves in the area.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Can be a workout when it's pumping...and you're trying to get under a cleanup set.
Water Quality
Fair
Not bad on average, some runoff when it rains
Hazards
Bouncing off the bottom.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Simple
Bottom
Reef and sand
Best Season
September-November
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