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Surfing Mundaka: Complete Guide
Mundaka's left-hand rivermouth is the most famous wave in Europe — a sand-bottom barrel that, when it's on, rivals anything in the world. The wave depends on the sandbar formed by the Oka river, so conditions vary year to year.
Wave type
Rivermouth
Skill level
Advanced
Best season
October – March
Swell
NW
Wind
Offshore SW
Water temp
12–18°C
Crowd
Heavy
Why surf Mundaka?
If you're an experienced surfer, no European trip is complete without checking it on a winter NW swell.
Beginner-friendly?
Not a beginner spot — head to nearby Bakio or Sopelana for lessons.
Hazards & local knowledge
Strong rivermouth currents, localism, sandbar dependence.
Nearby towns
Bermeo • Bakio • Bilbao
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