Mataleñas
Cantabria · Spain
Beach in a bay under cliffsgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Small cove, works on a medium swell; best wind — S (offshore).
Today at the spot: waves 0.8 m · wind 39 km/h — Messy (updated daily; hourly in the live forecast)
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach in a bay under cliffs |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | north |
| Working swell | from northwest — east |
| Coordinates | 43.487, -3.7865 |
FAQ
Is Mataleñas good for beginners?
Mataleñas is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Mataleñas today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#cantabria/matalenas. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
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