Munielles 78.8
#1964 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇪🇸 Spain · Asturias · near Gijón
Very consistent, no off season, a mission to reach.
Works all yearRemoteIntermediate
Surf score78.8 /100
Surfable days89% of the year
Clean days36% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell47% period 11 s+
Typical size1.2 m 3.8 ft median
Water16°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Munielles
The best time to surf Munielles is February, March, November. The season runs Oct to Mar. In February the water sits around 13°C, so pack a 5/4 with boots and hood, and the typical wave is 1.9 m. The nearest airport is BIO (253 km) and the nearest town is Gijón (28 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 97% | 49% | 1.4 m | 13°C | 4/3 |
| Feb | 100% | 60% | 1.9 m | 13°C | 5/4 |
| Mar | 95% | 56% | 1.6 m | 13°C | 5/4 |
| Apr | 92% | 35% | 1.1 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| May | 84% | 24% | 1.0 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Jun | 79% | 12% | 0.9 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 70% | 5% | 0.7 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Aug | 82% | 9% | 0.8 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Sep | 85% | 30% | 1.0 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Oct | 92% | 40% | 1.3 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Nov | 98% | 58% | 1.7 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Dec | 93% | 54% | 1.5 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
Why 78.8
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%
21.8
Groundswell 12%
9.4
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
2.8
Water comfort 10%
2.3
Access 10%
4.4
The detail
Faces 350° with 50% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 77% of days. Mean peak period 10.9 s. Days over 3 m: 4%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 51%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 43.580, -6.012 (OpenStreetMap).
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