Playa de Orzan

📍 Local Knowledge

Playa de Orzán in Galicia is a quite exposed beach break that has pretty consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. This iconic urban spot provides waves that typically peel to the right, driven by a mix of local windswells and distant groundswells; while it is a centerpiece of city life, it can become very crowded and surfers should be mindful of potential water quality issues. The best conditions reported for surf at Playa do Orzán occur when a West-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East-southeast, and the best time of year for surfing with consistent clean waves is the month of October.