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NW swell is the main pulse and S to SE winds are the clean window; the beach stays surfable across the tide cycle, but crowd pressure, currents, rocks, and a fast takeoff make the middle water a touch cleaner.
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Playa de Arrietara
Arrietara is Sopela's best-known surf beach, the benchmark Biscay lineup where advanced surfers measure themselves on exposed NW swell. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Playa de Arrietara in Basque Country.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationBasque Country, ES
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