What is Surf Pintxos?

Surf Pintxos is a community-driven digital surf forecast bar, serving up wave conditions on a skewer for all Basque Country spots. Pick your pintxo, ride your wave, and share the stoke!

Surf Pintxos Guide

There are six surf conditions with corresponding pintxo name and brand color. You can learn them below.

Empty Plate

Unfavorable Conditions

Conditions are either flat or too stormy for any kind of surfing. Better to stay out of the water.

Bread Only

Tricky Conditions

Waves are present but conditions are tricky due to onshore winds or wrong tide. Suitable for experienced surfers who don't mind the challenge.

Gilda

Average Conditions

Waves are moderate and conditions are surfable but not ideal. Offshore wind may be too strong or the swell direction isn't perfect.

Txistorra

Good Conditions

Good wave height and favorable wind and tide conditions. Suitable for most surfers.

Gambas

Great Conditions

Waves are firing with light offshore winds and the tide is just right. A great day for all surfers.

Txuleta Feast

Epic Conditions

Perfect alignment of swell, wind, and tide. These are the days you'll remember. Only for those who know how to handle such conditions.