Playa de Gros
Edit SpotAbout
surf in the morning and you can get it almost to yourself. by 12 or 1 it can get packed
Atmosphere:
this can be a classic spot on its day, but crowds and shifting sand banks take a b it away from it. san seb is a great place though for partying, so if youre going that way be sure to check it out, and spend some time there. chances are if its not in summer you'll be rewarded with great waves
Additional Info:
when its small surf to the right with the locals. they don't like people surfing right in the corner there, but show a little respect, dont drop in and you wont hassled
when its big paddle out from the left hand corner in the shelter of the break water (begginers watch the rip here) and surf wherever.
at low tide there can be a classic left hander in 5ft+ of swell from the end of the break water rip right across the beach.
Location
Loading...Access
drive int san sebastian centre. follow signs to Gros (the west of the river). park where you can. (the underground car park under the exhibition hall is expensive but safe)
Gros is at the east side of the river Urumea.
Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
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Public access | Yes |
4x4 required | Unknown |
Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
Type | Beach break |
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Direction | Right and left |
Bottom | Sandy |
Power | Unknown |
Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
Normal length | Short (<50m) |
Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
Wind direction | Unknown |
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Swell direction | Unknown |
Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
Tide | All tides |
Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
Week | Crowded |
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Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
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Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Sandy |
Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
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Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Sandy |
Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |