Roca Puta (Orrua)
A reef between Zarautz and Getaria: an excellent right and, on huge swells, a left for kamikazes.
Roca Puta breaks over rock and boulders next to the road between Zarautz and Getaria. The usual wave is a high-quality reef right, best at low to mid tide with a north-west swell.
On very big swells a left also appears off the point, only for big-wave surfers: you get out by jumping off the flat rocks.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Reef |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Level | Expert |
| Best swell | NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | SE, S |
| Tide | Low to mid, rising |
| Size | 1.5–5 m+ |
| Best season | Autumn and winter |
| Crowd | Light |
| 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 with a bit of volume or a step-up for the right; a gun on huge days. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Roca Puta (Orrua)
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.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
View on AmazonA shortboard leash won't hold in waves of several metres.
View on AmazonThe three-fin set for a shortboard.
View on AmazonRock or urchins on the bottom: protect your feet going in and out.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Few people most days, but it's a local wave: watch before you paddle out and respect the regulars.
Surfing style
Powerful reef and big-wave surfing.
Hazards
Rocks, tricky entry and exit, currents.
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Other spots nearby
Zarautz (Gipuzkoa)
Gipuzkoa's big surf beach: almost 3 km of peaks and one of the liveliest surf scenes in the Basque Country.
Getaria (Gipuzkoa)
A small, punchy, uncrowded Getaria beach for when Zarautz is packed.
Orio (Gipuzkoa)
Orio's small Antilla beach by the estuary: gentle waves and shelter from westerly winds.
Deba (Gipuzkoa)
A modest beach with a big-wave right on the point that only works on storm swells.
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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.