A north-facing beach break about 10 km west of Mundaka on the Bizkaia coast, open to Atlantic swell and one of the most consistent waves near Bilbao. Peaks shift along the sand with lefts and rights, and it holds the local surf community when Mundaka isn't working. Best for intermediates and up, with its best shape on NW swells and light southerly offshore winds.
🌡️ ~19.5°C now · a 2mm spring suit / shorty
Beginner: not suitable for this level
Intermediate: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Advanced: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Local surf community
Local shops, schools and places to stay near Bakio worth checking out.
Located in Bakio, on the Basque coast, Lokal Surf Bakio is a local surf school, surf shop and surfboard brand with over 20 years of experience. We offer surf lessons for all levels, private and group lessons, surfboard and wetsuit rentals, summer camps, SUP activities and a selection of surf equipment and locally designed surfboards. Our team welcomes surfers from around the world, with lessons available in Basque, Spanish and English.
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Beginner: not suitable for this level
Intermediate: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Advanced: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
All-time average wind & swell
Dashed line marks Bakio's known offshore direction. Bright arrow is the all-time average swell direction, colored arrow is the all-time average wind direction at 13 km/h — hover or tap either arrow for exact values.
Monthly avg wave height (ft)
Monthly avg wind speed (km/h)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 14° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 19° | 17° | 15° |
Averages from 3 years of daily wave, wind and water temperature data — what a typical year looks like, not a forecast.
Waves average 5.4 ft (1.6 m), with offshore winds around 16 km/h from the S. Water is ~14°C: a 4/3mm full suit, boots recommended. A best month for advanced surfers.
Waves average 5.0 ft (1.5 m), with offshore winds around 14 km/h from the S. Water is ~13°C: a 4/3mm full suit, boots recommended. A best month for advanced surfers.
Waves average 4.5 ft (1.4 m), with offshore winds around 14 km/h from the S. Water is ~13°C: a 4/3mm full suit, boots recommended. A best month for advanced surfers.
Waves average 3.5 ft (1.1 m), with offshore winds around 13 km/h from the SW. Water is ~14°C: a 4/3mm full suit, boots recommended. A best month for intermediates.
Waves average 3.1 ft (0.9 m), with cross-onshore winds around 12 km/h from the W. Water is ~17°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for intermediates.
Waves average 2.5 ft (0.8 m), with onshore winds around 10 km/h from the N. Water is ~20°C: a 2mm spring suit / shorty. A best month for intermediates.
Waves average 2.9 ft (0.9 m), with onshore winds around 10 km/h from the NW. Water is ~22°C: a 2mm spring suit / shorty. A best month for intermediates.
Waves average 3.3 ft (1.0 m), with onshore winds around 10 km/h from the NW. Water is ~23°C: a 2mm spring suit / shorty. A best month for intermediates.
Waves average 3.7 ft (1.1 m), with offshore winds around 11 km/h from the SW. Water is ~22°C: a 2mm spring suit / shorty. A best month for intermediates and advanced surfers.
Waves average 4.0 ft (1.2 m), with offshore winds around 12 km/h from the S. Water is ~19°C: a 2mm spring suit / shorty. A best month for intermediates and advanced surfers.
Waves average 4.8 ft (1.5 m), with offshore winds around 15 km/h from the S. Water is ~17°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for advanced surfers.
Waves average 5.8 ft (1.8 m), with offshore winds around 15 km/h from the SW. Water is ~15°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for advanced surfers.
For intermediates: Apr–Oct. For advanced surfers: Sep–Mar. The biggest waves come in December, averaging 5.8 ft (1.8 m), and the smallest in June, at 2.5 ft (0.8 m).
It ranges from ~13°C in February to ~23°C in August, averaged over 3 years of daily readings.
In February (~13°C): a 4/3mm full suit, boots recommended. In August (~23°C): a 2mm spring suit / shorty.
Not really: Bakio is best suited to intermediate and advanced surfers.
The nearest airport is BIO, and the nearest town is Bakio, Spain.
