Suances & the west · Spain
Surfing Merón
A beach break in Suances & the west, Spain, for beginner and intermediate surfers.
Merón is the long beach next to San Vicente de la Barquera, in the far west of Cantabria, with the Picos de Europa behind it on a clear day. It's several kilometres long, so there is room for everyone, and there are surf schools at the El Rosal end near town.
It's an open beach break with peaks along the sand, best around mid tide with a southerly wind. Onshore wind spoils it quickly. It's rarely crowded outside summer.
In summer the beach is busy with families and surf schools. San Vicente de la Barquera, next to the beach, has seafood restaurants and places to stay.
When to surf
Merón
Merón 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 Merón
Tagle
22 kmSuances & the west · Beach Break · Intermediate
Los Locos
26 kmSuances & the west · Beach Break · Intermediate / Advanced
Liencres (Valdearenas)
33 kmSantander & Somo · Beach Break · Intermediate / Advanced
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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