Playa de Galizano Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Spain – Cantabria)
Photo credit: Araia
Surf Break: Playa de Galizano
| Name: | Playa de Galizano |
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| Type: | beach reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Playa de Galizano in Cantabria is a fairly exposed beach reef and point break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the southeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the northwest. Waves at the beach break both left and right and there is a right hand reef break as well. Best around low tide. Often Crowded.
Overall Playa de Galizano Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Playa de Galizano surf quality by season and Playa de Galizano surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Spain - Cantabria surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Playa de Galizano
Visitor Reviews of Playa de Galizano |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Playa de Galizano:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Playa de Arenillas | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Playa de Langre | 0 mi |
| Third closest break | Playa de Somo | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Ajo (Playa de Cuberris) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Playa de Sardinero | 5 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Playa de Galizano: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 135 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 363 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 437 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 446 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 472 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Playa de Galizano: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 401 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 401 mi |
| Third closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 462 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 462 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 466 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Playa de Galizano: |
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| Closest ski area | Lunada (Spain) | 22 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Alto Campoo (Spain) | 46 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Picos De Europa (Spain) | 69 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | San-Isidro (Spain) | 90 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Fuentes de Invierno (Spain) | 91 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Playa de Galizano: |
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| Closest city location | Bareyo (Spain) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | San Miguel de Meruelo (Spain) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Hazas de Cesto (Spain) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | El Astillero (Spain) | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Noja (Spain) | 8 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Playa de Galizano is Santander Airport (SDR) in Spain, 12 km (7 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Playa de Galizano is Bilbao Airport (BIO), also in Spain, 66 km (41 miles) away.
- Third is Vitoria Airport (VIT) in Spain, 102 km (63 miles) away.
- San Sebastian Airport (EAS) in Spain is 154 km (96 miles) away.
- Anglet (Biarritz-bayonne) Airport (BIQ) in France is the fifth nearest airport to Playa de Galizano and is 175 km (109 miles) away.
