Rodiles is Spain's most celebrated sandbar—a long left-hand wave in an Asturian estuary that produces some of the longest, most perfect rides on the entire Atlantic coast. The protected location in the Villaviciosa estuary creates stable sandbars that peel with remarkable consistency when winter swells arrive from the north. The wave is accessible enough for intermediate surfers yet capable of world-class quality that has attracted professional attention. The lush green Asturian countryside and relaxed local culture add charm to what is arguably northern Spain's finest wave.
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Water temp
15°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
6/10
👥 Summer Holidays (Jun 20 – Sep 7) — expect extra crowds
Access: Car park by beach.
Rodiles works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
Offshore wind at Rodiles blows from the S (180°). Anything in the 140° to 220° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
Rodiles wants NNW swell (315° to 15°) between 0.6m and 2m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
The main season at Rodiles is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, Sep. Winter North Atlantic swells. Protected estuary location.
Fly into OVD, then allow about 30 minutes by road. Car park by beach.
Rodiles is a beach break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter North Atlantic swells. Protected estuary location.
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