Los Quebrantos

Best Surf Season (October - March)

Los Quebrantos sits exposed to the full force of the North Atlantic on Spain's northern coast, with an open NNW-facing layout that thrives when the westerlies kick the ocean into gear. From October through March, average swell heights hold between 1.3m and 1.7m (4.3-5.6ft) with periods of 11.2-12.7s, thanks to a climatological strengthening of the storm track across the Atlantic. Deep lows south of Iceland and in the Bay of Biscay spin up long-period NW and NNW swell trains that wrap straight onto the beach, while high-pressure ridges over Iberia deliver offshore S, SSW and SW winds. December and January are the crown jewels, with ideal wind stats of 63% and 60%, and water temps of 13-14°C (55-57°F), so a 4/3mm hooded suit becomes standard gear.