Oyambre
A large natural bay between Comillas and San Vicente, with smaller waves when everywhere else is too big.
Oyambre is a long beach inside a natural park, in almost untouched surroundings. Its orientation means it gets a bit less swell than the neighbouring beaches, so it's the usual refuge when San Vicente is out of control.
The west side of the beach works well with a south-westerly wind. It's a good place for a quiet surf with few people.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | NW, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | S, SW, SE |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–2 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
Longboard, fish or mini-mal: friendly waves that are best enjoyed on a board with volume. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Oyambre
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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View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
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Localism and vibe
Very few people and a relaxed vibe.
Surfing style
Longboarding and mellow surfing.
Hazards
Currents near the Rabia estuary.
Map
Shapers near Oyambre
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Other spots nearby
San Vicente de la Barquera
San Vicente de la Barquera's long beach, with peaks for everyone and the Picos de Europa behind.
Suances
A powerful reef below the Suances cliffs, for experienced surfers on swell days.
Suances
Suances' surfiest beach: long peaks, a channel to paddle out and a hollow right by the cliff.
Suances
Suances' quiet beach by the estuary: gentle waves to learn on.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.