Punta Galea
Biscay Coast · Spain
Big-wave reefgood for advanced surfers
Heavy right-hander on a reef on big NW swell; best wind — SE (offshore).
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 | Big-wave reef |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | northwest |
| Working swell | from west — north |
| Coordinates | 43.3745, -3.0335 |
FAQ
Is Punta Galea good for beginners?
Punta Galea is a spot for 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 Punta Galea 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/#bizkaia-coast/punta-galea. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Biscay Coast
- Azkorri / Gorrondatxe — Beach break under cliffs, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Barinatxe (La Salvaje) — Long beach break, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Meñakoz — Boulder right-hander, advanced surfers
- Barrika (Muriola) — Beach break with rocks, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Plentzia — Beach in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Gorliz — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Armintza — Reef left-hander by the harbour, advanced surfers