El Basurero (Guibeleco)

El Basurero (also known as Guibeleco) is a demanding left-hand point break near Bermeo that’s described as expert-only due to the rocky, boulder-bottom coastline and the difficulty of reaching and exiting the water. The walk in is a significant part of the experience—sources emphasize a steep trek through a pine forest down to the exposed rocky launch. When the swell is large, the spot “comes alive”: it’s repeatedly described as waking up on massive Northwest/North swell, with working conditions starting around 3.5 m (about 12 ft) and being associated with holds of 2 m+ once it’s going. On the wave itself, providers describe powerful, fast-peeling to hollow characteristics and strong long-ride potential, with typical ride lengths cited around 50–150 m and longer runs (often 150–300 m) on good days. Safety considerations are central. Multiple sources flag strong rip currents/water movement on larger swells and note a difficult water exit. Pollution is also explicitly highlighted as a hazard at this spot—connected to the name El Basurero—so you should treat water-quality checks as mandatory, especially after heavy rain. Due to the remote, isolated nature of the launch, one source specifically advises against going alone. Conditions are generally described as best in the winter, with January commonly indicated as the top month. Wind forecasts also matter: west and southwest/south directions are described as favorable/offshore at times, but one source reports low wind reliability, so plan to confirm forecasted direction and consistency before committing.