San Antolín
A big beach by the motorway in Llanes: few people in the water and good waves that hold size.
San Antolín, in Llanes, is a wide sandy beach with some rock that works with north, north-west and west swells. It holds plenty of size and is one of the most reliable in eastern Asturias.
It's next to the motorway, which takes some of the charm away, but perhaps that's why it's usually empty.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | N, NW, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | S, SW, SE |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–3 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; funboard for small days. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf San Antolín
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 AmazonThe safest, easiest board to learn on here.
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
Almost always few people.
Surfing style
Varied beach-break surfing.
Hazards
Currents on big days.
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.