Beach break · A Coruña · Intermediate → Charger
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Looking good — aim for 9h. — Best window: 8h–10h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Consistent waves: multiple beach break peaks spread over 3 km of coast near Ferrol.
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.
Doniños usually works best around mid-tide. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Doniños 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 Doniños comes broadly from South: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Doniños, you can also check conditions at Bastiagueiro, Pantín, Vilarrube. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.