Sonabia
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Very quiet spot, quite protected especially from western winds. Not a great wave, but worth a paddle when Islares or Orinon are crowded. Fills up with the Bilbao surf crowd over weekends.
Location
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Between Santander and Bilbao. Take the Orinon turnoff, follow the road to the left, past the Orinon rivermouth, keep going through the little town and then park up at the top of the cliff. Tiny beach and surfspot.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Islares
1.31 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Laredo
5.28 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
La Fortaleza
5.37 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |