Santa María de Oya
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The best and most powerfull left in the area.
Additional Info:
Interesting take-off into a big barrel, good for bodyboarders
Location
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From Vigo (Pontevedra) you drive in the highway to Bayona. In the south of Bayona, is a city called Santa Maria de Oya, at the left of this little bay you can see the wave breaking on rocks, at 150m from the coast. Is a big left, you must avoid a rock in front of you.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 12ft |
| Tide | High tide only |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Cantos, Mougas
1.81 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
San Francisco
3.60 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
depuradora
8.17 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |