Mundaka & Bizkaia · Spain
Surfing Bakio
A beach break in Mundaka & Bizkaia, Spain, for intermediate surfers.
- TypeBeach Break
- LevelIntermediate
- Size2-6 ft
- Best monthsSep-Apr
- Crowd2/5
The wave
Bakio is a wide beach between Bilbao and Mundaka, open to plenty of swell. It has punchy beach-break peaks that hold up across a range of sizes, without the power of the area's best-known waves.
The beach is wide enough to spread out on busy weekends, and it's backed by green hills rather than buildings. Best on a clean groundswell.
43.4358, -2.8106 · Clean groundswell · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Bakio
Bakio is at its best from September to April. Conditions it likes: Clean groundswell. This is how the year looks across Basque Country:
| Months | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| October to March | Prime | Consistent, powerful NW-W swell, cold but firing |
| April to June | Good | Reliable swell, milder crowds |
| July to August | Quiet | Smaller swell, packed beaches and high season prices |
In season: January · February · March · October · November · December
Waves near Bakio
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mundaka | Mundaka & Bizkaia | Left Point | Pro | 10 km |
| Sopelana | Mundaka & Bizkaia | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced | 15 km |
| Zarautz | Zarautz & Gipuzkoa | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced | 55 km |
| Zurriola | Zarautz & Gipuzkoa | Beach Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 69 km |
| Ribadesella | Gijón & Central Coast | Beach Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 181 km |
| Rodiles | Gijón & Central Coast | Left Rivermouth | Intermediate / Advanced | 209 km |
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there and staying around Mundaka & Bizkaia
Transport, costs and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Mundaka & Bizkaia surf guide →
A week here costs from about $331 with flights from Europe, or around $946 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $500 →
Bakio: common questions
When is the best time to surf Bakio?
Bakio works best from September to April. Ideal conditions: Clean groundswell.
Is Bakio good for beginners?
No. Bakio is a wave for intermediate surfers. The closest beginner-friendly spot we cover is Sopelana in Mundaka & Bizkaia, about 15 km away.
How crowded is Bakio?
Bakio is usually quiet: 2 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Bakio?
Bakio is in Mundaka & Bizkaia, in the Basque Country region of Spain (43.4358, -2.8106). The nearest wave we cover is Mundaka, about 10 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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