Cullera – El Júcar

Cullera · Spanish Mediterranean · Spain

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The mouth of the Júcar river at Cullera, about 40 km south of Valencia. The river walls have built sandbanks that give rights and lefts, with the best rights inside the walls. The wave has two sections: a first, fun one outside and a hollower one near the shore. It is one of the best-known waves of the Valencia coast.

Level
Intermediate
Break
River mouth, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A shortboard; a fish on the smaller days.

When it works

✓ A north-east to east swell of 1 m or more with a west-north-west wind, around low tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Swell from the south, which the cape of Cullera blocks, and calm summer days.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • localism
  • pollution
  • rocks

Best months

January, February, March, October, November, December

Local tips

Respect the local surfers at the rivermouth. Stay out of the water after heavy rain, when the river brings dirty water.

Getting there

At the north end of Cullera, by the mouth of the Júcar (Xúquer) and the Marenyet beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly good for the region: it faces east, so the westerly winds of autumn are offshore. It still needs a wind swell, so it works a few days a month in the cooler months.
Crowd and vibe
Busy on weekends when it works, with a strong local crew. Keep a low profile and wait your turn.
Camping and vans
Camping Bungalows Santamarta in Cullera is about 3 km away. Nearest campsite about 3 km away.
Facilities
Town beach services on Marenyet and in Cullera: bars, restaurants, lifeguards in summer.
Water quality
Náyade lists Platja del Marenyet as fit for bathing. Surf guides warn that the river brings pollution after rain.

Ideal conditions

Swell
NE–E best, N–SE works
Size
0.9–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.5 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore SW–NW; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid best
Faces
ENE (66°)

Live cam

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

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