Santa Comba - surf spot statistics

Santa Comba in Spain is a spot that thrives on consistent ground swell, offering powerful and clean waves for experienced surfers. The best months for surfing here are clearly from October through March, when ground swell dominates (67-91% of the time), swell size averages between 2.2m and 3.0m, and wind conditions, while still often unfavorable, see slight improvements compared to summer. Winter months (December-February) bring the biggest waves (2.8-3.0m) with the highest ground swell consistency (87-91%), but winds remain challenging with only 26-30% of days having favorable offshore or cross-shore winds. The transitional months of October and November strike a decent balance, offering solid swell (2.2m-2.6m) with slightly better wind chances (29-32% good winds). Spring (April-May) and autumn (September) are intermediate periods—swell quality drops as wind swell mixes in more, and wave height decreases (1.7m-2.2m), but September stands out with better wind odds (29%). Summer (June-August) is the least reliable, with small waves (1.3m-1.4m), mostly wind swell, and poor wind conditions (only 21-23% good days). Advanced surfers should target the winter months for powerful surf despite tricky winds, while intermediates might prefer the shoulder seasons for slightly more manageable conditions.

January at Santa Comba offers solid surf conditions with a dominant swell from the WNW and NW directions, delivering the most consistent and sizable waves. The average swell height is a powerful 3.0m with a long 12.9s period, indicating well-organized, clean waves. The highest probability of rideable waves (1.5m+) comes from the WNW (23.64%), NW (10.97%), and W (8.28%) sectors, with the WNW providing the largest waves—over 2.5m about 2% of the time. Wind conditions are a mixed bag; while 26% of the time winds are ideal (light offshore or sideshore from the NE to E sectors), stronger onshore winds from the S to SW directions can create chop, especially with speeds exceeding 20kph (frequent in these quadrants). Surfers should target days with WNW/NW swell and NE/E wind for optimal performance. Overall, January is a solid month for experienced riders, offering powerful, well-period waves when winds cooperate.