Isla de Izaro Reviews and Ratings
(Pais Vasco, Spain)
Visitor reviews of Isla de Izaro surf break
(NOTE: Reviews may be edited by our content team for the purposes of ensuring accurate and relevant information)
“Escapin the Mundaka crowds, surfed with handful of guys at right similar to Pinballs at 6-8'; fast and thick with hollow section at top of wave...rocks!”
Peter Panic from UNITED STATES - 04 Mar 2020
Isla de Izaro Ratings
Overall: 3.2. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.5(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: 2.0(1: Isla de Izaro is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Isla de Izaro is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Pais Vasco. 5: the best break in Pais Vasco). |
Difficulty Level: 5.0(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: Isla de Izaro can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Isla de Izaro, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Isla de Izaro are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Isla de Izaro is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 2.0(1: Getting to Isla de Izaro 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: 3.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Isla de Izaro for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at Isla de Izaro is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Isla de Izaro is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
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