La Fortaleza
Edit SpotAbout
it´s the longer wave I have ever surfed and I think it´s one of the longer waves of the world.
Atmosphere:
it´s magic. when it´s perfect you can surf waves longer than 1km whith several tube sections.
it breaks well only a few days per year so eberybody is very nervous in the wather.
Additional Info:
there is a parking near the beach from where you must paddle to the spot
Location
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you must find the napoleonic castle in the NE of the village of Santoña.
from this castle you can see the waves but if you want to go in you must go down to the beach which is righth behind it from where you can´t see the spot and start paddeling.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest |
| Swell size | Over 12ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Laredo
1.13 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Berria
2.26 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
El Brusco
3.18 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |