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Shock-Wave

3.8 — based on 17 community signals
4.3 12 especies 40 colaboradores

Shock-Wave is a year-round Spanish surf break with a growing community and local knowledge base.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
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Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
10.5 kn
Olas
1.92 m
Agua
23°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (55%)
Now: NNE (23°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 2.19m

Hoy: Alta 07:00 (+0.17m), Baja 01:00 (-0.49m)

+0.9 m0 m-1.3 m
▼ 01:00 · -0.49m ▲ 07:00 · +0.17m ▼ 14:00 · -0.48m ▲ 20:00 · +0m Ahora -0.5m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.85 · high Aire PM2.519 · moderate 07:42 19:56
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 14.7 1.96 8 0mm
09-20 11.9 1.52 8 0mm
09-21 15.6 1.26 7 0mm
09-22 17 1.12 8 0mm
09-23 9.1 1.08 8 0mm
09-24 11 1.12 8 0mm
09-25 11.5 1.1 6 0mm

About this spot

Shock-Wave is a Spanish surf spot that works throughout the year, making it accessible to visiting surfers across most seasons. The break has generated interest within the local surf community, evidenced by 12 species observations and 3 community videos that document conditions and performance. While specific technical details like wave difficulty and water temperature aren't widely documented, these community contributions offer real-world insight into what to expect when you paddle out. The spot sits outside protected marine areas, so access is straightforward without permit requirements. Shock-Wave appeals to surfers looking for consistent year-round options in Spain who can learn from local footage and observations before arrival.

📖 Guía: Buceo en España: 91 Lugares Desde Bosques de Algas hasta Paredes de Barracudas

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1620km · ~373kg · €7

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 6h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

What's the best time to surf Shock-Wave?

Shock-Wave works year-round, so you can visit any season. Check community videos to see conditions in the months you're planning to travel.

What level is Shock-Wave for?

Difficulty and specific wave characteristics aren't formally documented. Watch the 3 community videos available to gauge whether it suits your skill level.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations are recorded for the area. Review community contributions to see what marine activity has been documented at this break.

Do I need permits to surf Shock-Wave?

No. Shock-Wave is not inside a protected marine area, so no special permits are required to access the break.

Míralo en directo

Webcams en directo en este spot (dentro de 500 m). Windy.com

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

12 registros · 12 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 nov 2023
×1registros

Sphyrna zygaena

Elasmobranchii · Sphyrnidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 dic 2014
×1registros
Profundidad:
0–200 m

Athanas nitescens

Malacostraca · Alpheidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 jun 2009
×1registros

Lepidochitona stroemfelti

Polyplacophora · Tonicellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 may 2005
×1registros

Ocenebra leukos

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2005
×1registros

Philippia hybrida

Gastropoda · Architectonicidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2002
×1registros
Profundidad:
5 m

Hemipolygona armata

Gastropoda · Fasciolariidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2002
×1registros
Profundidad:
20–30 m

Conus pulcher

Gastropoda · Conidae
OBIS
Última observación:
1 ene 2002
×1registros
Profundidad:
45 m

Sinistralia maroccensis

Gastropoda · Fasciolariidae
OBIS
Última observación:
19 oct 1992
×1registros

Hymenancora triungulata

Demospongiae · Myxillidae
OBIS
Última observación:
12 jul 1901
×1registros
Profundidad:
540 m

Thericium vulgatum

Gastropoda · Cerithiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
Invalid Date
×1registros

Patella ulyssiponensis

Gastropoda · Patellidae
OBIS
Última observación:
Invalid Date
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

The wave pool technology in spain with good surfer

Surf France Hossegor
💬 1 top comments
  • Madri or Barcelona?

    @Agent03_30 · 👍 0

Spanish surfer Inigo tries Pleasure Point on for size~ #surfing #watersport #spaniard

Frequency Horizon

Drone video captures moment giant wave swallows up swimmers on Mexican beach

New York Post
💬 3 top comments
  • The size of those waves with the steepness of that beach is a lethal combo.

    @ducttapestuff-jonathan9571 · 👍 2500
  • I get this same sensation of trying to escape and being dragged back in every time I start browsing youtube 😅

    @adrianloganpaul4954 · 👍 1200
  • Title should be drone fails to capture

    @igbc176 · 👍 146

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