Playa de Arrietara
Arrietara is Sopela's best-known surf beach, the benchmark Biscay lineup where advanced surfers measure themselves on exposed NW swell. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Playa de Arrietara in Basque Country.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
NW swell is the main pulse and S to SE winds are the clean window; the beach stays surfable across the tide cycle, but crowd pressure, currents, rocks, and a fast takeoff make the middle water a touch cleaner.
Check the live tide windows in the app to time your session perfectly.
Lineup Guide
NW swell is the main pulse and S to SE winds are the clean window; the beach stays surfable across the tide cycle, but crowd pressure, currents, rocks, and a fast takeoff make the middle water a touch cleaner.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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