Bizkaia

Sheltered Getxo beach beneath cliffs at the entrance to the Bilbao estuary. Friendly waves and a year-round Bilbao local favourite.

Beach · Beginner to intermediate

Long open Bizkaia beach 25 minutes from Bilbao. Consistent sandbar peaks and a less serious crowd than Mundaka or Sopelana.

Beach · Intermediate

Right-hand reef break west of Sopelana, beneath the cliffs of La Galea. A long, fast wall on solid NW swells.

Reef · Advanced

Sheltered beach inside the Urdaibai biosphere reserve, north of Mundaka. A more forgiving alternative when the rivermouth is too big.

Beach · Intermediate

Heavy, big-wave right-hand reef break between Sopelana and Barrika. One of the most respected big-wave spots in Europe — strictly for exp...

Reef · Expert

World-class left-hand rivermouth on the Urdaibai estuary — one of the most perfect waves in Europe when the sandbar is in shape. A WSL CT...

Rivermouth · Advanced

Reef break on the eastern Bizkaia coast near Ispaster. A solid intermediate-to-advanced spot with quality lefts and rights.

Reef · Intermediate to advanced

Sheltered rivermouth beach east of Sopelana. Friendly, easy waves and a popular beginner spot near Bilbao.

Rivermouth · Beginner to intermediate

Wide, exposed beach at the heart of the Basque coast, just minutes from Bilbao. Multiple peaks, holds size and a long-standing local scene.

Beach · Intermediate to advanced