Gijón & Central Coast · Spain
Surfing Los Quebrantos
A beach break in Gijón & Central Coast, Spain, for intermediate surfers.
Los Quebrantos is the beach at San Juan de la Arena, at the western end of the long sandy stretch that runs from the Playón de Bayas to the mouth of the Nalón river. It's a beach break with peaks along the sand, usually best around mid tide on a clean north-west swell.
It's quieter than Salinas or Rodiles, and a couple of surf schools work here, so it suits improvers. Asturias airport is about five minutes away.
It's at its best in autumn and winter on a clean north-west swell. The river mouth brings currents, especially on the outgoing tide. San Juan de la Arena is a small fishing village with a few bars and restaurants.
When to surf
Los Quebrantos
Los Quebrantos is at its best from September to April. Conditions it likes: Clean NW swell, mid tide.
October to March: Prime
Consistent NW-W swell, cold but reliable
April to June: Good
Reliable swell, milder crowds
July to August: Quiet
Smaller swell, busiest domestic-tourism season
The year across Asturias
Waves near Los Quebrantos
Getting there
Where to stay: Gijón is the easiest base, with city beaches, the most places to stay and good food. Villaviciosa is a small town closer to Rodiles, with rural houses in the countryside around it. Salinas, near Avilés, has apartments right on the beach and suits a stay focused on surf.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Gijón & Central Coast guide.
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