Beach break · Vizcaya · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Peak's gone, but it's still holding. Go. — Best window: 7h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Beach break that fires frequently and draws a crowd. Can produce excellent tube sections depending on sandbar conditions — respect the locals. Active local surf school and a well-equipped beach.
Autumn and winter deliver the best conditions, with long powerful swells from the north.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Bakio is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Bakio comes broadly from South: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Bakio, you can also check conditions at Mundaka, Plentzia, Meñakoz. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.