WAVES

CANTABRIA RIBAMONTÁN AL MAR

CANTABRIA / RIBAMONTÁN AL MAR / CANTABRIA

Somo

Área: Cantabria

Waves: Lefts and rights: 1.-Curva 2.-Barco 3.-Camping

Break: Beach break

Ideal swell size: 4ft to 6ft

Optimum tide: Varies depending on the sand banks and skill level

Opt. wind direction: East S, SE also works with E and W.

Opt. Swell: West

Level: Beginners and intermediates

Somo beach is 2 km of golden sand that stretches from “el Puntal” up to the village of Loredo. The beach is flanked by urban areas, sand dunes and pine forests. The vibe is very much surf orientated. The beach always offers a variety of quality peaks to choose from.

Area: Cantabria

Ribamontán al Mar is one of Spain’s best-kept surfing secrets. It is an area rich in surfing history with a tradition of producing world class surfers. Surrounded by lush landscapes, a cool surf scene, surf schools to help all learner and intermediate surfers and five unique surf spots to choose from.

CANTABRIA / RIBAMONTÁN AL MAR / CANTABRIA

LANGRE

Área: Cantabria

Waves: Lefts and Rights

Break: Beach break

Ideal swell size: 4ft to 6ft

Optimum tide: Varies depending on the sand banks and skill level.

Opt. wind direction: S, SW, Not great with Easterlies, but cliffs offer good protection from NW when Somo and Loredo are onshore.

Opt. Swell: --

Level: Ideal for beginners when tide is high. Low tide to mid tide, great for intermediates.

Langre is a truly beautiful beach. Surfing takes place on the 1000 meter main beach surrounded by spectacular cliffs and grazing grounds. This wave is a favourite for long-boarders and always has a strong international presence in the water.

Area: Cantabria

CANTABRIA / RIBAMONTÁN AL MAR / CANTABRIA

GALIZANO

Área: Cantabria

Waves: Lefts and Rights

Break: Beach break

Ideal swell size: 3ft swell to start working.

Optimum tide: Low to Medium.

Opt. wind direction: S, E, NE.

Opt. Swell: --

Level: Ideal for intermediates.

Small beach flanked by reefs and high cliffs. The actual beach-front is relatively narrow, however it’s a very long beach. On high tide its great for kids because of all the rock pools that appear.

Area: Cantabria

CANTABRIA / RIBAMONTÁN AL MAR / CANTABRIA

SANTA MARINA (LA ISLA)

Área: Cantabria

Waves: Powerful long rights.

Break: Reef break

Ideal swell size: Needs large swell to work. 6ft to 12ft.

Optimum tide: Mid to High Tide.

Opt. wind direction: NE, E.

Opt. Swell: --

Level: Experienced surfers only.

Legendary spot for big wave surfing. Few have the skills required to surf this wave yet more and more surfers are willing to give it a go. Big wave board and the right leash are a must.

Area: Cantabria

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