Orio (Antilla)
Orio's small Antilla beach by the estuary: gentle waves and shelter from westerly winds.
Antilla is a small beach next to the jetty and the mouth of the Orio estuary. It has some shelter from westerly winds and generally small waves, best at low tide.
In summer it fills with swimmers and young bodyboarders; in winter it's almost empty.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Beginner |
| Best swell | NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | S |
| Tide | Low |
| Size | 0.5–1.5 m |
| Best season | Autumn and winter |
| 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, mini-mal or funboard. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Orio (Antilla)
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
Family-friendly, quiet vibe.
Surfing style
Learning and mellow surfing.
Hazards
Estuary current and, after rain, poorer water quality.
Map
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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.