La Concha (Suances)
Suances' quiet beach by the estuary: gentle waves to learn on.
La Concha sits next to the mouth of the Suances estuary and is sheltered from west and south-west winds. Waves are smaller and gentler than at Los Locos, which makes it ideal for beginners.
It's the Suances surf-school beach; more experienced surfers usually head to Los Locos, a few minutes' walk away.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Beginner |
| Best swell | NW, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | S, SW |
| Tide | Low to mid |
| Size | 0.5–1.5 m |
| Best season | Spring to autumn |
| 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 foam board: here you want float and stability. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf La Concha (Suances)
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.
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Localism and vibe
Surf-school and family vibe. Watch out for swimmers in summer.
Surfing style
Learning and longboarding.
Hazards
Estuary current on the outgoing tide; water quality can drop after heavy rain.
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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.