Playa de Louro

📍 Local Knowledge

Playa de Louro (Playa Area Maior) in Galicia is a sheltered beach break with consistent surf that can work at any time of the year. Located at the foot of the iconic Monte Louro, this spot provides both left and right-hand A-frame waves primarily from groundswells; it is a pristine, virgin beach that is rarely crowded, even when conditions are optimal. The best conditions reported for surf at Louro occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast, and the best time of year for surfing with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is the month of February.