Montalvo Beach 71.7
#2425 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇪🇸 Spain · Pontevedra · near Vigo
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score71.7 /100
Surfable days90% of the year
Clean days26% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell33% period 11 s+
Typical size1.1 m 3.6 ft median
Water15°C a 4/3 with boots
Best time to surf Montalvo Beach
The best time to surf Montalvo Beach is January, March, November. The season runs Mar to Mar. In November the water sits around 15°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 1.7 m. The nearest airport is OPO (130 km) and the nearest town is Vigo (22 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 95% | 35% | 1.4 m | 13°C | 5/4 |
| Feb | 100% | 29% | 1.8 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Mar | 95% | 48% | 1.4 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Apr | 95% | 34% | 1.2 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| May | 92% | 7% | 1.0 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 83% | 6% | 0.8 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 69% | 1% | 0.7 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Aug | 78% | 2% | 0.7 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Sep | 85% | 17% | 0.8 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Oct | 93% | 23% | 1.3 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 97% | 57% | 1.7 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Dec | 97% | 34% | 1.8 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
Why 71.7
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%
15.7
Groundswell 12%
6.5
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
2.5
Water comfort 10%
1.7
Access 10%
7.5
The detail
Faces 195° with 36% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 80% of days. Mean peak period 10.0 s. Days over 3 m: 2%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 54%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 42.398, -8.848 (OpenStreetMap).
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