Loredo
Loredo is Cantabria's spacious alternative—a long, exposed beach that offers multiple peaks and room to spread out when nearby Somo gets packed. The wave is consistent and forgiving, making it popular with surf schools and progressing intermediates. The expansive sand allows for exploration and the chance to find uncrowded peaks even on busy weekends. The charming village and less-developed coastline give Loredo a more authentic feel than some of Cantabria's busier surf towns.
Loredo surf forecast
Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.
Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions
Find FlightsLocation & Conditions
Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows
Tide times today
Strike Score Breakdown
Plan Your Strike
Return flights to SDR, departing today with a 5-day trip window.
Search Flights on SkyscannerLocation & Conditions
Know when Europe is about to fire
Get the best strike windows in Europe — and worldwide — in your inbox every Monday & Thursday. Live Strike Scores, the swell behind them, zero fluff.
¿Prefieres español? Recibe el Strike Report en español, gratis →
Get the full Loredo trip window
Pro unlocks the 10-day forecast window, unlimited alerts, and custom spot tracking that help turn a good-looking surf report into a better travel decision.
10-day window
See the trip window before flights get expensive.
Unlimited alerts
Let the app watch your score threshold for you.
Custom spots
Track the breaks that actually matter to your travel plans.
Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (345°)
- Direction range
- 310° - 20°
- Size range
- 0.7m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.4m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (140°)
- Offshore range
- 100° - 180°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 2m
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: Long beach with multiple access points.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Loredo?
Loredo is a beach break in Loredo, Cantabria, Spain, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Loredo?
Loredo picks up swell from the NW round to the NNE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NNW. It starts working at around 0.7m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.4m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Loredo?
A SE wind is dead offshore at Loredo, and anything from the E round to the S keeps it clean. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Loredo?
Loredo has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.6m to 2m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Loredo?
The most reliable run of swell at Loredo comes Sep to Nov, through the northern autumn. There's a second window in Apr to May too. Consistent autumn swells. Spring alternative.
How cold is the water at Loredo?
The water at Loredo averages around 16°C, so you'll want a 4/3mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Loredo good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. Moderate rips on larger swells.
How do I get to Loredo?
The nearest airport on our list is SDR, then it's roughly a 20-minute drive. Long beach with multiple access points.
What other surf spots are near Loredo?
The closest breaks we track are Somo (0.5 km) and Punta Galea (58 km), handy when Loredo isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Sep-Nov
Secondary: Apr, May
Consistent autumn swells. Spring alternative.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Somo
🇪🇸 Cantabrian gateway • Ferry-access adventure • All-levels beach
Punta Galea
🌊 Europe's big wave coliseum • 50-foot faces • BWC venue
Sopelana
🚇 Metro-accessible surf • Bilbao's beach • Urban convenience
Menakoz
💀 Basque heavy water • Big-wave reef • Experts only
Mundaka
🌊 Europe's best barrel • Medieval Basque village • Long rivermouth tubes
Zarautz
🏘️ Basque surf town • Two-kilometer beach • All-level access