Mundaka
Mundaka is Europe's most celebrated barrel—a left-hand rivermouth sand point in the Basque Country that delivers incredibly long, hollow tubes when conditions align. The wave peels along a sandbar shaped by the Urdaibai River estuary, with rides of up to 400 meters possible on epic days. The setting is stunning: a medieval Basque fishing village on the hillside, green mountains behind, and cold North Atlantic swells marching in. The wave is notoriously fickle and crowded, but when Mundaka turns on, it rivals any wave on Earth for length and barrel quality. Bring a thick wetsuit.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (310°)
- Direction range
- 290° - 340°
- Size range
- 1.5m - 3.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.4m - 3m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (190°)
- Offshore range
- 150° - 230°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.2m - 1m
Water temp
14°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
9/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Mundaka?
The Mundaka profile favors low to mid tide, ideally between 0.2m and 1m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Mundaka?
The Mundaka profile uses wind from S (190°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 150° to 230°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Mundaka?
The Mundaka scoring profile favors swell from NW (290° to 340°), a swell-height range of 1.5m to 3.5m, and a reference period of 16s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Mundaka?
The main season at Mundaka is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. A secondary window runs Mar, Sep. North Atlantic winter storms. Best Oct-Feb.
How do I get to Mundaka?
The spot profile lists BIO as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 35 minutes.
What kind of wave is Mundaka?
Mundaka is a point break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 7/10.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Mar, Sep
North Atlantic winter storms. Best Oct-Feb.
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