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Punta Galea

A heavy right-hand big-wave point and jetty under the La Galea cliffs at the mouth of the Bilbao estuary, Punta Galea is one of Europes most consequential surf spots. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Punta Galea in Basque Country.

Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelAdvanced - Expert
LocationBasque Country, ES
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High tide is the safest read.

NW swell is the best trigger, and south-sector winds clean it up.

Expect rocks, rips, tow or rescue reality, and a wave that only shows on the right winter pulses.

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