La Herradura
A horseshoe-shaped bay on the Costa Tropical that wakes up with a westerly.
La Herradura is a bay closed in by two headlands, Punta de la Mona and Cerro Gordo. In a westerly (poniente) storm, a west or south-west swell comes in and breaks on the gravel beach.
It doesn't work often, but when it does it's one of the cleanest waves in Granada.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | SW, W, S |
| Best wind (offshore) | N, NE |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–1.5 m |
| Best season | Autumn to spring |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A shortboard or fish; a funboard on small days. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf La Herradura
The water is around 15 °C in winter and 23 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
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View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Few people and a village feel.
Surfing style
Beach break over gravel.
Hazards
A steep gravel shore and rocks at both ends.
Map
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Almería
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.