Arrigunaga

Arrigunaga is a small beach break located on the northern Spanish coast, facing northwest into the Bay of Biscay. The spot consists of a sandy beach flanked by residential development and protected by a rocky coastline. Water conditions show modest wave heights averaging 1.24m with moderate wind reliability at 9.2%. The enclosed bay configuration limits fetch distance, resulting in smaller, more manageable wave formations suitable for progression. Best conditions occur with northeasterly winds that provide side-shore flow parallel to the beach. The spot works for beginner to early-intermediate kiters during adequate wind windows, though frequent lulls and low wind reliability require flexibility. Water temperature averages 15.5°C, necessitating thermal protection year-round. Rocky features and shallow water near shore require careful launch positioning. The residential setting and sandy bottom create a protected learning environment, though conditions rarely develop into challenging swell. This is primarily a fair-weather spot dependent on consistent wind rather than swell generation.