Fornos Beach (Cariño)

Fornos Beach (Playa Fornos) is a small, sandy, crystal-clear beach break area near Cariño, where waves form over a sand-bar setup. Surf conditions are described as fast and powerful, with workable swell starting around 1.0–1.5 m and often holding up to about 2.5 m or more. Rides are commonly in the 50–150 m range, with longer sessions possible on better days, and left and right directions are both noted. On the wind side, the spot is particularly associated with northeast Nordés winds. Summer afternoons tend to see thermal reinforcement, and winds are described as good/usable during the summer months (June through September). This makes the location well-suited to freeride and wave kitesurfing, and it can also support windsurfing and wingfoiling; kitesurfing is described as best with the NE wind, while surfing is reported as best with offshore west/southwest/south winds. Water conditions require respect for safety: currents are a primary hazard, and strong currents can be present near the edges of the bay and during larger swells. Launching/using the beach can also be constrained at high tide, with limited space near cliffs and reduced shoreline area. Practical local guidance includes checking the tide before going out and noting that Nordés tends to be most reliable when the sky is clear in the afternoon. Temperatures remain cool year-round, with sources consistently describing water around 13–18 °C (and a wetsuit being always necessary). Facilities are limited but include parking and basic beach amenities like toilets and showers (where reported), while nearby services such as food and drink are available in Cariño.