Suances & the west · Spain
Surfing Los Locos
A beach break in Suances & the west, Spain, for intermediate and advanced surfers.
Los Locos is the beach below the cliffs just west of Suances, and one of the most consistent and best-known waves in Cantabria. It faces north-west and takes almost every swell, with fast peaks over sand that can get hollow.
It's also one of the most crowded: on a good day the line-up is full of local surfers and visitors from Santander. When it's big it is not a beach for beginners, as the currents are strong. The town is right above, with surf shops and bars.
When to surf
Los Locos
Los Locos is at its best from September to April. Conditions it likes: NW swell, SE offshore wind, mid tide.
October to March: Prime
Consistent north-west swell, cold water and quieter beaches
April to June: Good
Smaller swells, milder water and air
July to August: Quiet
Mostly small, and the beaches are full of holidaymakers and surf schools
The year across Cantabria
Waves near Los Locos
Tagle
4 kmSuances & the west · Beach Break · Intermediate
Liencres (Valdearenas)
7 kmSantander & Somo · Beach Break · Intermediate / Advanced
El Sardinero
21 kmSantander & Somo · Beach Break · Beginner / Intermediate
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there
Where to stay: Suances is the base for Los Locos and Tagle, with apartments and surf schools; San Vicente de la Barquera is a fishing town next to Merón.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Suances & the west guide.
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