Masnou Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
An ESE can thread the needle; also good in ENE-SW.
Wind
NW
Surf Height
Waist high to well overhead.
Tide
All tides
Masnou Surf Guide
A near-mythical wave found on the southwestern side of the harbour, it peaks near the harbourmouth and sends long, reeling lefts firing down the beach. It's fast, with occasional hollow sections, coming to life in a decent windswell or a proper groundswell, and can be well over head high. Will be busy when it's on, but there's plenty of waves to go round. It's a long paddle back, so many do the walk around.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
A steep take off, speeding sections and crowds to dodge mean this is a wave best left to experienced surfers.
Local Vibe
Doable
Competitive but long waves and long walks keeps everyone in rotation.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Word gets out quickly so will be crowded.
Spot Rating
Fun
A fickle regional classic, on its day one of the stars of the Med; long, reeling, lefts that can get big and pack a punch.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Very rippy, some do pier jump off - not for inexperienced as good timing needed.
Water Quality
Clean
OK in summer, pollution after rain.
Hazards
Crowds and rips.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
(Expensive) Pay parking by the harbour.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Best December - February.
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