Platja de Sant Pol
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One of the best Costa Brava spots when powered by a big south/east swell. Protected from stormy winds, gets good when other places are blown out.
Atmosphere:
Nice bay sorrounded from mountains. Not destroyed from mass tourism, far enough away from Barcelona.
Additional Info:
There are Parking Lots on left (north) side of the beach.
Location
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Drive to Sant Feliu de Guixols, in town go noth to Sant Pol, follow signs to Platja (Plaja) de Sant Pol. With small swell there are several beach breaks, on bigger swell a reefbreak 100m outside starts working.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
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TORRE VALENTINA
4.21 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |