El Brusco
Cantabria, Spain · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.6m
- Period
- 8.4s
- Wind
- 6 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Rising
Tide · today
Rising · High in 3h385-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/Madrid local
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El Brusco is a beach break over sand in Cantabria, Spain. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the NW / N / NE with light offshore winds from the SE / S / SW, around high tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- high
- Best swell direction
- NW, N, NE
- Best wind direction
- SE, S, SW
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
El Brusco surf FAQ
Is El Brusco good for beginners?+
El Brusco is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for El Brusco?+
Different days call for different boards. El Brusco can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing El Brusco?+
El Brusco tends to work best around high tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for El Brusco?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the NW / N / NE with light offshore winds from the SE / S / SW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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