Nemiña
A wild Costa da Morte beach, with lefts by the river mouth.
Nemiña lies between Muxía and Fisterra, in one of the wildest parts of Galicia. As well as the beach peaks, quality lefts form at the river mouth at low to mid tide.
It gets a lot of swell and is usually quiet, although there is a surf camp in the area. It's remote: bring everything you need and don't surf alone.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | W, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE |
| Tide | Low to mid |
| Size | 1–3 m |
| Best season | Autumn to spring |
| 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
A shortboard; a step-up for big swell, which is common here. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Nemiña
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
A quiet vibe with few people. Respect the few regulars and the natural surroundings.
Surfing style
River-mouth lefts and a powerful beach break.
Hazards
Rocks, river currents and a very exposed, isolated coast.
Map
Other spots nearby
Carnota
About 7 km of sand facing Mount Pindo: peaks to choose from depending on the wind.
Malpica de Bergantiños
The beach by Malpica's harbour: it works with a south-west wind, when almost everything else is blown out.
Carballo
A big beach in Carballo, with many surf schools and camps and peaks all along the sand.
A Laracha
The beach of the fishing village of Caión: very consistent, with quality peaks.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.