Peñarrubia

Peñarrubia is a small bay on Spain's northern Asturian coast, facing northeast into the Bay of Biscay. The spot consists of a protected bay bordered by steep green cliffs and headlands, with a sandy beach area and shallow nearshore zone. The bay opens to rougher Atlantic waters with visible wave action on exposed rocks. Side-shore winds from the northwest (315°) provide optimal conditions for working the bay, while the enclosed geography offers some protection from larger Atlantic swells. The spot suits intermediate riders comfortable with bay navigation and moderate conditions. The terrain presents several considerations: shallow water and rocks require awareness of location and tide state, cliff proximity limits recovery options if swept offshore, and the narrow bay entrance can concentrate wind and water movement. Very low wind reliability (2.9%) makes consistent sessions rare. Average waves of 1.6m and wind speeds around 5.5 knots suggest modest conditions suitable for practicing technique rather than high-wind freestyle.