Islares
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Gets a little too crowded on weekends, considering the quality of the wave.
Atmosphere:
Good option when everywhere else is too messy/windy. Powerless, but fun.
Additional Info:
Once you've parked your car and suited up, walk straight toward the rock overhang where the break is. There are some stairs that lead into the water, jump off and the current will take you straight to the middle of the lineup.
Location
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On the A8 from Bilbao, take the turnoff to the right marked "Islares". Turn right and park in the dirt parking lot. You'll see other vans there on weekends, mostly day surfers from Bilbao.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Brazomar
1.31 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Sonabia
5.52 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
La Fortaleza
6.57 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |