Mundaka
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The wave is incredible and very powerful: it's the best left in Europe. It holds big swell. The main risk is that you will have the best wave of your life. Use the rip current to come back to the lineup. When the tide is low, you can sometimes walk on the sandbar. The take off seems to be easy but it's not !
The Estuary is protected by UNESCO: the water is clean, which is unusual for this coast. It requires a good fitness because of strong currents. Localism can be a problem: come and surf in small group.
Location
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The spot is between Guernika ans Bermeo. It's easy to find: the spot is visible from the road. Park your car near the church. Go to the lineup by the little harbour.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Exceptional (>500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
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| Direction: | Right |
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| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |