Erba

Erba is a sandbar break just south of Kerpe Bay on Turkey’s Black Sea coast, offering right-and-left, sandy-bottom waves with good overall wave quality. The wave character is commonly described as ordinary/soft power, and the spot is generally approachable for beginner surfers. For safety, the main concern is water movement: rips, undertow, and rip currents are reported characteristics of this stretch. Even though the beach is described as free of rocks, surfers should be prepared to manage exit/return routes and avoid getting caught in current systems. Wave setup is tied to northern exposure, with North winds associated with the swell/wave pattern. Southern winds are noted as offshore for grooming wave faces, which can improve the look of the wave. Ride lengths are commonly reported as normal sessions producing roughly 50 to 150 meters on good days, with typical rides around 100 meters. Seasonally, the prime period for surfing is generally given as September through May (with best months clustering from autumn into spring, and also noting best wind months from December to April). The area is usually mostly empty during the week and remains fairly calm on weekends, with only a few local surfers showing up when conditions are favorable.