Muskiz – La Arena

Muskiz · Bizkaia · Spain

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La Arena is a beach of about 960 m between Muskiz and Zierbena, one of the main surf beaches on the western Bizkaia coast. It is a consistent beach break with several peaks on sand and is easy to reach from Bilbao. The best-known wave is the Pobeña left, a long, quality wave at low tide, and there is also a longer-running wave called La Triangular. Waves hold up to about two metres and can be surfed at almost any tide.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Crowded
Season
autumn, winter, spring, summer
Boards
Any board.

When it works

✓ A north-west swell of up to about two metres with wind from the south or south-east, best at low tide for the Pobeña left.

When it doesn't

✕ A strong north-west onshore wind, or a big storm that closes out the beach.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • pollution
  • crowds

Best months

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

Local tips

It gets very busy in holiday periods with schools and learners, so look for space away from the main peaks. An oil refinery stands next to the beach, and guides mention some pollution. The local surfers are relaxed with visitors who behave.

Getting there

Leave the A-8 just after the bridge with the refinery on the left, and follow the road to the beach. There is a large car park suitable for vans and motorhomes.

Travel notes

How often it works
Wannasurf rates it regular.
Crowd and vibe
Few surfers are out on weekdays, but it is crowded at weekends. Wannasurf says you won't have problems with locals if you respect the line-up.
Camping and vans
We found no campsite at La Arena. Old wannasurf user comments say people slept in vans in the beach car park. The rules may have changed, so check locally.
Facilities
There is a car park a short walk from the beach.
Water quality
The Basque Government's 2026 rating is good for both zones. Wannasurf notes some pollution from the nearby oil refinery. 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 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 2.5 m
Period
7 s minimum, best from 11 s
Wind
Offshore SE–SSW; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
mid best
Faces
NNW (337°)

Live cams

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