Berria
Two kilometres of sand below Mount Buciero, with waves almost all year.
Berria is a beach about 2 km long between Mount Buciero and El Brusco. It has several peaks and works with 1 to 2 m waves, best on a rising tide with a southerly wind.
At high tide a fast left forms, similar to El Brusco's but with fewer people. The best thing about the spot is that it usually has rideable waves at any time of year.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | N, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | S, SW |
| Tide | Rising; left at high tide |
| Size | 1–2 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 Berria
The water is around 12 °C in winter and 20 °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.
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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 on weekdays and a relaxed vibe.
Surfing style
Beach-break surfing with varied peaks and the odd barrel.
Hazards
Side currents with ground swell.
Map
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Other spots nearby
Noja / Santoña
One of Cantabria's most powerful waves: a long, hollow left that needs high tide.
Galizano (Ribamontán al Mar)
A punchy beach break and a fickle reef right that can get really good.
Langre (Ribamontán al Mar)
A wild beach below the cliffs, with banks that work at low tide.
Somo / Loredo
Cantabria's most famous big-wave right: powerful, fast and for experts only.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.