Beach break · A Coruña · Intermediate → Charger
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Peak's gone, but it's still holding. Go. — Best window: 7h–9h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
In the heart of the Rías Altas in northern Galicia, between Valdoviño and Cedeira. A much quieter alternative to Pantín that can deliver excellent waves when the sandbars are in position.
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.
Vilarrube 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.
Vilarrube 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 Vilarrube comes broadly from South: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Vilarrube, you can also check conditions at Pantín, Doniños, Bastiagueiro. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.