Ribadesella (Santa Marina)
Ribadesella's beach: smaller, sheltered waves — the refuge when the wind blows.
Santa Marina beach in Ribadesella always gets less swell than the rest of the coast. In exchange it handles many wind directions (all except north), so it's the plan when there's a big swell and the wind ruins the other spots.
It's a simple, friendly wave, widely used by surf schools.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Beginner |
| Best swell | NW, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | S, SW, SE, W, E |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–1.5 m |
| Best season | All year; a refuge in wind |
| Crowd | Medium |
| 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
Longboard, mini-mal or funboard. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Ribadesella (Santa Marina)
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.
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Localism and vibe
Lots of people learning and a quiet vibe.
Surfing style
Learning and longboarding.
Hazards
Current at the mouth of the Sella river.
Map
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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.