Sopelana Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Sopelana Surf Guide
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.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels will find fun waves on the beach, advanced only on the reefs.
Local Vibe
Doable
Super competitive.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Busy with a high standard of surfers.
Spot Rating
Fun
Most flexible spot in the area with good banks and excellent reef; generations of chargers raised here.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Beach can be a heavy paddle out.
Water Quality
Clean
OK in summer, usually poor after rain.
Hazards
Powerful waves, strong rips, crowds.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Plenty of cliff top parking above the breaks.
Bottom
Sandbanks with reefs.
Best Season
Works year round but best September - May.
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