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Cantabria, Spain

Playa de Somo (El Brusco)

Beginner Beach break Sand bottom Peels both 0.5–2.7 m Any tide

Santander's surf beach: a long, open stretch across the bay with consistent peaks and El Brusco's fast, powerful waves at the northern end. Cantabria's surf-school capital and the home of Spanish surfing legend Mario "el Brusco" workplaces.

Hazards

RipStrong CurrentCrowds

Conditions

Best swell
NW, N, W
Best wind
E, SE
Season
Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr
Wave size
0.5–2.7 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
43.4630, -3.7290

Facilities

ParkingToiletsCafeSurf SchoolBoard Rental

Sources