Mayarco.

Mayarco is a beach break sitting over a mixed bottom of rock ledge and sand, producing a-frame peaks that split into short left and right options. The wave character is generally soft and forgiving - crumbly, slopey and backing off rather than pitching hard - which suits its beginner-friendly reputation, though a steep takeoff section does appear on better days. Wave faces are well-covered and flatspot-prone rather than hollow, and ride lengths rarely stretch past 50m before sectioning or closing out. The fundamental problem here is shape consistency: without defined sandbars to anchor the peaks, swells from the W-NW quadrant frequently produce messy reforms and full-bay closeouts rather than workable walls. Mid to high tide on a rising push is the clear sweet spot, with the rock shelf offering slightly more structure as sand builds over it. Mayarco sits in the shadow of its more celebrated neighbours - Lafitenia's right point and Cenitz's defined reef peaks are both within 600m - and functions as the overflow option when those spots are maxed or packed. Entry is straightforward from the beach, though the rock ledge demands awareness at low water. Summer transforms the lineup: large campsite complexes line the access road above the beach, funnelling holidaymakers and St Jean de Luz locals seeking swell exposure into a spot that was already average on its best day. Early mornings outside peak summer offer the most tolerable experience.

Soft a-frames over mixed rock and sand, sectioning before the bay closes out.