Aizkorri (Getxo)
- Shortboard, Advanced riders
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Ocean
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Expect an exposed left that can be tubular and technical. The bottom is more complex than it looks—rocks and submerged rocky shelves are a key factor, with certain tide levels making access and takeoff trickier and increasing hazard risk. For better wave quality, many reports suggest paying attention to tide: low and mid tide are often best, and a rising tide from low to mid can improve how the wave lines up and breaks cleanly.
- Left-hand wave (regional classic).
- Operates from roughly 1.0 to 1.5 meters and can hold to 3 meters+.
- Offshore S/SW winds can produce clean, groomed faces.
- Regional classic left-hand surf with consistent performance when NW/N swell and offshore S–SW wind align.
- Clean, groomed conditions reported with offshore S/SW winds.
- Scenic cliff setting with sandy access and facilities available.
- Rocky and technically demanding wave due to rock and submerged sections (especially around certain tide levels).
- Seasonal lifeguards and rescue availability reported as limited.
- Wind shadows near shore can affect conditions locally.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- S, SW
- Offshore directions
- S, SW
- Wind Type
- Mixed — South to southwest winds that can be offshore-south-southwest for the wave at this spot; also influenced by seasonal sea-breeze patterns.
- Reliability
- Moderate
- Gust Factor
- Light gusts — Light gusts reported.
- Best Months
- October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September
- Shadow Zones
- High cliffs surrounding the beach can create wind shadows near the shore.
- Thermal Window
- Other · Afternoon · Months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · Dir: N, NE · Light sea breezes are commonly reported in summer afternoons; cliffs can also create localized wind shadows near the shore.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Ocean
- Beach
- Sand — Sand with rock present; dark sand reported.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Medium — Medium size reported; works from about 1.0–1.5 meters and can hold beyond 3 meters.
- Launch
- Medium — Sandy beach access with a walk-down from cliffs; launch can be tricky at certain tides due to submerged rocks.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate — Easy to find reported; launch described as moderate due to submerged rocks at certain tides.
Through the year
Generally less crowded than neighboring beaches due to the walk; busier on summer weekends.
Rainy season typically occurs from late autumn through winter; rainfall most frequent from November through January and can coincide with strong Atlantic gales.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Exposed spot with left-hand waves breaking over a sandy and rocky (flysch) bottom near the cliffs. Frequently described as technical, with clean lefts when offshore winds align with a north/northwest swell.
- Wave Direction
- Left
- Optimal Swell
- N, NW
- Swell Height
- 1–3.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Low, Mid, All tides — Low and mid tide are noted as best; rising tide from low to mid is often preferred.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed point/cliff setting.
- Wind Effect
- South and southwest winds are offshore and provide clean, groomed conditions.
- Bigger Swell
- Holds size well up to around 3 meters and beyond; becomes more powerful and challenging at larger sizes.
- Wave Quality
- Excellent — Described as a regional classic with excellent/good wave quality depending on swell and wind.
- Wave Power
- Powerful — Power reported as fast/powerful; another source describes power as moderate depending on conditions.
- Wave Shape
- Barreling — Often described as peeling-to-barreling; can be tubular/technical.
- Peel Speed
- Fast — Fast peeling reported (also described as medium peel speed in other details).
- Ride Length
- Medium — Normal rides typically run about 50 to 150 meters; can reach 150 to 300 meters on good days.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Typical normal rides are 50 to 150 meters, with 150 to 300 meters possible on optimal days.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Aizkorri (Getxo) in the full forecast view.
Aizkorri (Getxo) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–10 ktsGusts 18 kts
- Direction
- SE124°
- Strongest day
- Sun, Oct 2510 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.6–3.1 m11s period
- Temperature
- 10–22 °C
Over the next 7 days, Aizkorri (Getxo) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–10 kts, peaking around 10 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 18 kts. The prevailing direction is SE. Waves run 0.6–3.1 m with a period of about 11s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Rocks
- Submerged rocks
- Strong waves
- Currents
- Submerged rocky shelves (especially toward the western end)
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal — Seasonal lifeguard presence reported; rescue services are typically active during summer months.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Rescue availability is reported as limited.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest hospital in Getxo or Berango.
- Localism / Vibe
- Mild — Described as a regional classic; generally no strong access friction reported, but behave respectfully around local surfers.
Rules of the spot
Standard surfing etiquette applies; respect the local environment.
- Nudism allowed (seasonal/atmosphere depending on local practice).
- Seasonal lifeguard presence.
- Rising tide from low to mid is often a best window for wave quality.
- Be extra cautious at low tide because the beach is more rocky than nearby areas.
- The wave can become tubular and technical; rocks are a hazard and sections of beach rock can be uncomfortable.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Getxo
- Nearest Town
- Berango
- Parking
- Large parking area available on the cliffs above the beach; parking near the beach reported.
- Access
- Drive to Algorta/Berango via BI-637, then take the road to Andra Mari and Zientoetxe to reach the beach. Short walk from the parking area.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Spanish, Basque
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Various accommodation options are available in Algorta and Getxo.
- Food & Drink
- Refreshments available seasonally near the parking area.
- Equipment Rental:
- Rental shops are located in the nearby town of Getxo or at adjacent beaches.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Aizkorri (Getxo)?
The best overall months at Aizkorri (Getxo) are October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September.
Which wind directions work at Aizkorri (Getxo)?
Aizkorri (Getxo) works with S, SW winds. Offshore directions are S, SW.
What skill level is Aizkorri (Getxo) suitable for?
Aizkorri (Getxo) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Intermediate.