Orzán
Surfing right in the centre of A Coruña, with rights by the rocks and the promenade behind.
Orzán, next to Riazor, is A Coruña's city beach. With a north-west swell and a southerly wind it breaks with sand peaks and a right by the rocks at the end of the beach. On big days you paddle out close to the rocks.
Quality depends a lot on the sandbanks and, being in the city, there are always people in the water. It's perfect for a quick session before or after work.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | NW, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | S, SE |
| Tide | Mid |
| Size | 1–2.5 m |
| Best season | Autumn to spring |
| Crowd | Heavy |
| 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; a funboard when it's small. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Orzán
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's a strong group of regulars and the right-hander is very contested. Respect priority and let the first waves go.
Surfing style
Beach-break peaks and rights by the rocks.
Hazards
Rocks, crowds and water quality after heavy rain.
Map
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A Laracha
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Carballo
A big beach in Carballo, with many surf schools and camps and peaks all along the sand.
Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.