Ibarrangelu – Laga

Ibarrangelu · Bizkaia · Spain

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Laga is a 570 m beach in Ibarrangelu, inside the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, facing Izaro island below the 279 m limestone cape of Ogoño. It is open to the sea and fairly consistent, with short, punchy peaks in both directions that depend on how the sand has settled. It works with medium west to north-west swells and holds two metres or more, with hollow sections on good days. The water is clean and the setting is unspoilt.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter, spring, summer
Boards
Any board; shortboards when the banks are good.

When it works

✓ A medium west to north-west swell with wind from the south or south-east, from low to mid tide.

When it doesn't

✕ A strong onshore wind, or a very big swell that closes out the beach.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • crowds
  • localism

Best months

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Local tips

The eastern end is where local surfers from Gernika and around gather, so be respectful there. If it is too big, Mundaka is just across the estuary. Surf clubs and schools work here, which makes it a good place to learn.

Getting there

Park right in front of the beach, on the coast road from Ibarrangelu.

Travel notes

How often it works
Wannasurf rates it regular. When it is too big here, surfers go to Mundaka across the river.
Crowd and vibe
Few surfers are out, even at weekends. Wannasurf lists localism as a danger but gives no details. The user reports there are from 2003 to 2005.
Camping and vans
Arketa Kanpina is on Arketa bay, next to Laida beach. A wannasurf user puts it about 3 km from Laga by car. Nearest campsite about 3 km away.
Facilities
You can park in front of the beach.
Water quality
The Basque Government's 2026 rating is excellent for both zones. We could not confirm Blue Flag status or any official note on run-off after rain.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WNW–NNW best, W–N 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 ESE–SSW; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid best, avoid high
Faces
NNW (343°)

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