Meron 78.1
#2028 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇪🇸 Spain · Cantabria · near Santander
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score78.1 /100
Surfable days90% of the year
Clean days30% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell48% period 11 s+
Typical size1.3 m 4.2 ft median
Water16°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Meron
The best time to surf Meron is February, March, December. The season runs Feb to Mar. In February the water sits around 12°C, so pack a 5/4 with boots and hood, and the typical wave is 2.1 m. The nearest airport is BIO (120 km) and the nearest town is Santander (47 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 93% | 36% | 1.8 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Feb | 99% | 57% | 2.1 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Mar | 97% | 51% | 1.8 m | 13°C | 5/4 |
| Apr | 94% | 35% | 1.2 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| May | 87% | 19% | 1.1 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Jun | 85% | 11% | 0.9 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 75% | 6% | 0.8 m | 21°C | 2mm |
| Aug | 91% | 8% | 0.9 m | 22°C | 2mm |
| Sep | 87% | 22% | 1.1 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Oct | 92% | 35% | 1.4 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Nov | 96% | 41% | 1.9 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 86% | 44% | 1.7 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
Why 78.1
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%
17.9
Groundswell 12%
9.6
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
3.3
Water comfort 10%
2.5
Access 10%
6.8
The detail
Faces 350° with 36% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 62% of days. Mean peak period 11.0 s. Days over 3 m: 7%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 44%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 43.391, -4.381 (OpenStreetMap).
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