Andrín
A beautiful cove near Llanes with a sandbank that can produce very long barrels.
Andrín is a small sandy cove between green cliffs near Llanes. Its sandbank is very consistent and, when it's in shape, the wave is fast and hollow: if you get in right at the peak, the barrel can be very long.
Outside the summer season there are usually very few people.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | N, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | S, SW, SE |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–2.5 m |
| Best season | All year |
| 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
Shortboard or fish: a fast, hollow wave. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Andrín
The water is around 12 °C in winter and 19 °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.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
View on AmazonKeeps your board from drifting off or hitting someone.
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 quiet vibe.
Surfing style
Barrels and fast sections.
Hazards
Rip currents and a wave that breaks hard in shallow water.
Map
Shapers near Andrín
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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.