Sopelana Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Spain – Pais Vasco)
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Surf Break: Sopelana
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Surf Break: Sopelana
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Surf Break: Sopelana
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Surf Break: Sopelana
| Name: | Sopelana |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Sopelana in Pais Vasco is an exposed beach break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the southeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the northwest. The beach break provides left and right handers. Good surf at all stages of the tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Overcrowding can even make surfing hazardous.
Overall Sopelana 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 Sopelana surf quality by season and Sopelana surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Sopelana |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Sopelana:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | La Salvaje (Playa de Barinatxe) | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Playa de Arrietara | 0 mi |
| Third closest break | Playa de Aizkorri | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Playa de Barrika | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Menakoz | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Sopelana: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 160 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 390 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 401 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 449 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 486 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Sopelana: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 402 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 402 mi |
| Third closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 477 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 477 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 479 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Sopelana: |
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| Closest ski area | Lunada (Spain) | 37 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Alto Campoo (Spain) | 75 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Valdezcaray (Spain) | 79 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Picos De Europa (Spain) | 103 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | La Pierre Saint Martin (France) | 117 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Sopelana: |
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| Closest city location | Sopelana (Spain) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Berango (Spain) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Landa (Spain) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Getxo (Spain) | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Algorta (Spain) | 3 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Sopelana is Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Spain, 12 km (7 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Sopelana is Vitoria Airport (VIT), also in Spain, 61 km (38 miles) away.
- Third is Santander Airport (SDR) in Spain, 67 km (42 miles) away.
- San Sebastian Airport (EAS) in Spain is 97 km (60 miles) away.
- Anglet (Biarritz-bayonne) Airport (BIQ) in France is the fifth nearest airport to Sopelana and is 119 km (74 miles) away.
