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.

October at Santa Comba offers solid surf conditions with an average swell height of 2.2m and a robust period of 11.4s, indicating powerful, well-spaced waves ideal for experienced surfers. The predominant swell directions are from the NW, WNW, and W, which align best with the spot’s exposure, delivering consistent waves in the 1–2.5m range (peaking in the 1.5–2.5m brackets). Notably, NW swells contribute the largest waves, with 7.5% of waves hitting 1.5–2m and 7.4% reaching 2–2.5m. Wind conditions are variable, but offshore or light winds (0–20kph) from the E to NE occur 32% of the time, creating clean faces. However, stronger onshore SW to SSW winds can occasionally disrupt conditions, particularly at higher speeds (20–50kph). Overall, October is a reliable month for quality surf, though wind management is key—early mornings or days with ENE/NE flow will provide the best sessions.