Dangerous surf spot for experienced big-wave surfers only. When a big swell arrived the Pais Vasco - Roca Puta is on. This righthander is one of the most renowned big-wave spot in europe. Also Laird Hamilton surfing this well known surf spot situated between Zarrautz and Orrua. The Basques locals are friendly, but will accept only experienced surfers!
Spot Properties
- Attendance Week
- Ok
- Attendance Weekend
- Ok
- Best Tide Position
- All Tides
- Best Tide Movement
- Rising and Falling Tides
- Dangers
- Rocks
- Frequency
- Infrequently
- Good Swell Direction
- North
- Good Wind Direction
- South
- Holds up to
- >= 5m (16ft)
- Max Length of Wave
- Normal (50m - 150m)
- Normal Length of Wave
- Long (150m - 300m)
- Starts Working
- > 3.5m (> 12ft)
- Surf Level
- Pro Surfers
- Type of Bottom
- Sandy with Rocks
- Type of Wave
- Rocky Reef
- Wave Direction
- Righthander
- Wave Power
- Powerful