A Lanzada

Sanxenxo · Galicia Sur · Spain

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A Lanzada is a 2.5 km sweep of sand and white dunes on the isthmus between Sanxenxo and O Grove. It is the busiest surf spot of the Ría de Pontevedra and one of the busiest in the Rías Baixas. West swells come straight in and give surfable waves even when small, while the O Grove peninsula takes the edge off north-west swells. Many peaks give long rides, and a bigger, more powerful left breaks by the rocks at the Sanxenxo end. There are plenty of surf schools, the crowd spreads out over the long beach, and the locals are friendly, with no localism to speak of.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Crowded
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
Anything from a soft-top to a shortboard.

When it works

✓ A 1–2.5 m west swell with a north-east, east or south-east wind around mid to high tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Strong westerly or south-westerly winds, or a straight north swell, which Punta San Vicente on the O Grove peninsula blocks.

Watch out for

  • crowds
  • rips

Best months

January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December

Local tips

Expect smaller waves than forecast on northerly swells. On bigger days, try the left by the rocks at the Sanxenxo end. It is fairly consistent outside summer.

Getting there

Three car parks give direct access, and a boardwalk runs along the beach. In summer there are a Blue Flag, beach bars, lifeguards, showers and several surf schools.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly reliable outside summer. It faces west, so west swells hit it straight on and even small ones give waves. Swells from the north are partly blocked by O Grove.
Crowd and vibe
Very busy with beachgoers and kitesurfers in summer, but the 2.5 km of sand spreads surfers out. One online guide warns of localism, while most visitors describe the locals as friendly.
Camping and vans
Camping Muiñeira sits near the O Grove end, about 2 km away (open March to October). Camping Cachadelos is near the Sanxenxo end, about 3.5 km away (April to October). Vans can use the paid Campolongo and O Faro areas in San Vicente do Mar, from about 3.5 km. Nearest campsite about 2 km away.
Facilities
In summer there are lifeguards, beach bars, showers and several surf schools, plus big car parks and a boardwalk.
Water quality
The Sanxenxo sections (Nosa Señora da Lanzada and O Espiñeiro–A Lanzada) hold Bandera Azul for 2026, which needs excellent water results the season before.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WSW–WNW best, SW–NW works
Size
1.2–2.5 m offshore swell; starts at 0.8 m, holds to 3 m
Period
8 s minimum, best from 12 s
Wind
Offshore NNE–ESE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
mid best
Faces
WSW (240°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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