Caión
The beach of the fishing village of Caión: very consistent, with quality peaks.
Caión is a small fishing village between A Coruña and Razo, with a beach open to the north and north-west. It's very consistent and works on any tide, with peaks that give fast walls.
It's a good option when Razo is too big or messy with a westerly wind.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | NW, N, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | S, SE |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.8–2.5 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Medium |
| Localism | Medium |
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
A shortboard or fish, depending on size. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Caión
The water is around 12 °C in winter and 17 °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 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
There aren't many locals, but those there surf the beach a lot. Be respectful and don't turn up as a big group.
Surfing style
Fast beach break.
Hazards
Currents in big swell.
Map
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Other spots nearby
Carballo
A big beach in Carballo, with many surf schools and camps and peaks all along the sand.
Malpica de Bergantiños
The beach by Malpica's harbour: it works with a south-west wind, when almost everything else is blown out.
A Coruña
Surfing right in the centre of A Coruña, with rights by the rocks and the promenade behind.
Oleiros
The sheltered beach in the A Coruña estuary: gentle waves and surf schools when it's huge outside.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.