Salinas y Espartal Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Salinas y Espartal Surf Guide
This stretch of sandy bay runs from the rivermouth groyne at Punta del Gallo south to the urban beach of Playa de Salinas. It needs a medium sized NW swell, but when its on the high quality waves here draw a large local crew. Has long, walling lefts and rights through the tides, often gets hollow in a solid groundswell. The western end has a long headland that can offer some protection in W or NW winds.
Local Vibe
Intense, can be some localism.
Crowd Factor
Gets busy when good.
Spot Rating
Reliable, fun, walling, lefts and rights, popular with a talented longboard crew - transforms into heavier hollower fare when the swell kicks in.
Shoulder Burn
Can be rippy with a heavy paddle out.
Water Quality
Rivermouth run-off and urban outflows means the water isn't great here - terrible after rains.
Hazards
Crowds, rips and heavy when big.
Access
Street parking just back from the beach and a car park in the middle of the bay.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Works all year, best September to November.
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