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Best with south wind and a north-northwest swell, and the beach is happiest around low tide.
Rocks matter on the takeoff, and the lineup usually stays quiet even when the beach is surfable.
Surf GuideAsturias
Playa de Mendia
Playa de Mendia is a tucked-away Ribadedeva beach in Asturias, hidden in the Mendia cove near Eria Nueva and Pimiango. The difficult approach and quiet shoreline are part of its identity, with a low-key beachbreak that is more memorable for access and setting than for crowds. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Playa de Mendia in Asturias.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationAsturias, ES
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Access is awkward: Duesos says you can reach it at low tide from La Franca beach or by a steep path from Pimiango.
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