Mundaka
Basque Country, Spain
Mundaka is one of Europe’s most famous waves, a long, hollow left that peels along a sandbar at the mouth of the Urdaibai estuary. It needs the right swell, tide, and sand to work, so good days are rare and crowded. It is a wave for experts.
- Break type
- Rivermouth
- Best for
- Experts only
- Best season
- October – February
- Best swell
- Northwest
- Best wind
- South to Southwest (offshore)
- Country
- Spain
Know Before You Go
- Strong river current
- Shallow sandbar
- Crowds when it breaks
Spot guides are general information. Conditions change constantly. Always check local rules, talk to lifeguards and locals, and never paddle out beyond your ability.
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