Luanco 81.7
#1711 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇪🇸 Spain · Asturias · near Gijón
Very consistent, no off season, a mission to reach.
Works all yearRemoteIntermediate
Surf score81.7 /100
Surfable days87% of the year
Clean days42% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell46% period 11 s+
Typical size1.1 m 3.6 ft median
Water16°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Luanco
The best time to surf Luanco is February, November, December. The season runs Oct to Mar. In February the water sits around 12°C, so pack a 5/4 with boots and hood, and the typical wave is 1.8 m. The nearest airport is BIO (235 km) and the nearest town is Gijón (14 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 96% | 65% | 1.4 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Feb | 99% | 75% | 1.8 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Mar | 94% | 60% | 1.6 m | 13°C | 5/4 |
| Apr | 89% | 34% | 1.1 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| May | 80% | 31% | 0.9 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Jun | 76% | 13% | 0.8 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 66% | 5% | 0.7 m | 21°C | 2mm |
| Aug | 80% | 9% | 0.8 m | 22°C | 2mm |
| Sep | 84% | 29% | 1.0 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Oct | 89% | 42% | 1.2 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Nov | 97% | 71% | 1.7 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 90% | 67% | 1.5 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
Why 81.7
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
24.0
Groundswell 12%
9.2
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
2.5
Water comfort 10%
2.5
Access 10%
5.4
The detail
Faces 55° with 39% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 89% of days. Mean peak period 10.9 s. Days over 3 m: 3%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 53%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 43.619, -5.788 (OpenStreetMap).
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