Things You'll Need:
- Surfboard
- Wet suit
- Car
- Map
- Spanish phrasebook
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Step 1
Start at Peñarronda. This beach break has several peaks that vary between low to mid-height walls at the different tides. Protected from the wind by the cliffs on either edge of the beach, Peñarronda is rarely crowded and completely deserted during the winter.
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Step 2
Head to Frejulfe. Consistent and never crowded, this wave is a strange one. It works on low tide at the river mouth on the eastern end and on high tide at the rocky western edge. A pine forest within a nature preserve backs the surf spot and enhances the peaceful vibe.
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Step 3
Find paradise at Cueva. Because it faces west, this river mouth wave is sheltered from most wind and extremely consistent. It works best during low tide, but you can surf at any time. This area is usually dead empty, even during the summer.
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Step 4
Get lucky at Santa Maria del Mar. Though it breaks only half the time, if you time it right (try the rising tide) you’ll find 3 meter peeling waves with no one to cut you off. A nearby campsite gives you a place to relax while waiting for the fickle-but-great-if-it’s-working left-hander on the reef.
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Step 5
Count on waves at Xago. An always-working beach break, this spot has waves on every tide. The only variable is what type of wave and where it is located. Surf here when everywhere else is flat. If it is busy here, cross the cliffs to Playa Tenero for a normally less crowded break.
