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On the A8 from Bilbao, take the turnoff to the right marked "Islares". Turn right and park in the dirt parking lot. You'll see other vans there on weekends, mostly day surfers from Bilbao.
English (Translate this text in English): On the A8 from Bilbao, take the turnoff to the right marked "Islares". Turn right and park in the dirt parking lot. You'll see other vans there on weekends, mostly day surfers from Bilbao.
English (Translate this text in English): On the A8 from Bilbao, take the turnoff to the right marked "Islares". Turn right and park in the dirt parking lot. You'll see other vans there on weekends, mostly day surfers from Bilbao.
English (Translate this text in English): On the A8 from Bilbao, take the turnoff to the right marked "Islares". Turn right and park in the dirt parking lot. You'll see other vans there on weekends, mostly day surfers from Bilbao.
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Arenillas
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceBeginners wave
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerOrdinary, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthEast
Good wind directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 1m+ / 3ft+
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movementRising tide
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdCrowded
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Additional Information
Once you've parked your car and suited up, walk straight toward the rock overhang where the break is. There are some stairs that lead into the water, jump off and the current will take you straight to the middle of the lineup.
English (Translate this text in English): Once you've parked your car and suited up, walk straight toward the rock overhang where the break is. There are some stairs that lead into the water, jump off and the current will take you straight to the middle of the lineup.
English (Translate this text in English): Once you've parked your car and suited up, walk straight toward the rock overhang where the break is. There are some stairs that lead into the water, jump off and the current will take you straight to the middle of the lineup.
English (Translate this text in English): Once you've parked your car and suited up, walk straight toward the rock overhang where the break is. There are some stairs that lead into the water, jump off and the current will take you straight to the middle of the lineup.
Atmosphere
Good option when everywhere else is too messy/windy. Powerless, but fun.
English (Translate this text in English): Good option when everywhere else is too messy/windy. Powerless, but fun.
English (Translate this text in English): Good option when everywhere else is too messy/windy. Powerless, but fun.
English (Translate this text in English): Good option when everywhere else is too messy&#47;windy. Powerless, but fun.
General
Gets a little too crowded on weekends, considering the quality of the wave.
English (Translate this text in English): Gets a little too crowded on weekends, considering the quality of the wave.
English (Translate this text in English): Gets a little too crowded on weekends, considering the quality of the wave.
English (Translate this text in English): Gets a little too crowded on weekends, considering the quality of the wave.
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