Playa de Ondarreta (Pico del Tenis) Reviews and Ratings

Visitor reviews of Playa de Ondarreta (Pico del Tenis) surf break

• November 13, 2011
  Indy from Spain
  

  The wave photo is from the first reef; shorter but 100 times better. Best wind is the most constant wind along the year;most in the best season; autunm-winter-spring:S-SW-W-WNW

• Playa de Ondarreta (Pico del Tenis) Ratings

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  Quality on a good day: 3.5 (1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).	Consistency of Surf: 3.0 (1: Playa de Ondarreta (Pico del Tenis) is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
  Regional Rating: 3.0 (1: Playa de Ondarreta (Pico del Tenis) is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Spain - Pais Vasco. 5: the best break in Spain - Pais Vasco).	Difficulty Level: 4.0 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
  Onshore Wind: 3.0 (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Playa de Ondarreta (Pico del Tenis) can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).	Other Options: 5.0 (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Playa de Ondarreta (Pico del Tenis), it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
  Wind and Kite Surfing: 5.0 (1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Playa de Ondarreta (Pico del Tenis) are often excellent).	Water Quality: 3.0 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
  Crowds: 2.0 (1: Often too crowded. 5: Playa de Ondarreta (Pico del Tenis) is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).	Access: 5.0 (1: Getting to Playa de Ondarreta (Pico del Tenis) requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).
  Scenery: 5.0 (1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).	Local Attitude: 5.0 (1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
  Accommodation: 5.0 (1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Playa de Ondarreta (Pico del Tenis) for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).	Camping: 5.0 (1: Camping at Playa de Ondarreta (Pico del Tenis) is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
  Entertainment: 5.0 (1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Playa de Ondarreta (Pico del Tenis) is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).	Equipment and Repairs: 5.0 (1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
  Eating: 5.0 (1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Playa de Ondarreta (Pico del Tenis), from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).	Drinking: 5.0 (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Playa de Ondarreta (Pico del Tenis) where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

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