Surf spots in Getaria

6 spots within 7 km of Getaria: 4 beach breaks, 1 reef break, 1 point break. 1 suit beginners.

Best spots today in Getaria

Intermediate: Orio (Fair, 0.8 m, offshore around 11:00), Zumaia (Itzurun) (Fair, 0.7 m, offshore around 11:00)
Beginners: Zarautz (Good, 0.8 m, cross-offshore around 11:00), Orio (Fair, 0.8 m, offshore around 11:00)

Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.

The spots

Gaztetape · beach break, intermediate, best on NW swell with S wind, low tide. Small beach by Getaria working most of the year, best at low tide.
Karramarro · point break, advanced, best on NW swell with SW wind, low tide. Left-hand point near Getaria, only works once in a while in winter.
Orrua · reef break, advanced, best on NW swell with SSE/S wind, low tide. Exposed right-hand reef between Getaria and Zumaia, best at low tide.
Zarautz · beach break, beginner, best on NNW/NW swell with S wind, mid to high tide. Long 2.5 km beach with consistent peaks and a big surf school scene; the best option for learners.
Zumaia (Itzurun) · beach break, intermediate, best on NNW/NW swell with S wind, all tides. Itzurun and the river-mouth jetty make right-hand sandbar waves; reliable on groundswell and can get very crowded.
Orio · beach break, intermediate, best on NW swell with S wind, all tides. Beach and river-mouth jetty break next to the Oria estuary with lefts and rights.

When to surf in Getaria

Best months for intermediate surfers: February. For beginners: February, September to October. The water goes from about 13 °C in February (5/4 mm hooded) to 24 °C in July (Boardshorts / rash vest). 1 of the 6 spots suit beginners, such as Zarautz.

Month	Rideable days	Good days	Beginner days	Water
Jan	14	8	8	14 °C
Feb	24	15	16	13 °C
Mar	16	8	7	13 °C
Apr	12	5	8	15 °C
May	8	4	8	17 °C
Jun	6	1	6	22 °C
Jul	1	0	2	24 °C
Aug	5	0	3	24 °C
Sep	16	6	13	22 °C
Oct	17	6	13	19 °C
Nov	14	7	9	17 °C
Dec	15	8	10	15 °C

Days per month at the best third of the 6 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.

Questions

What are the best surf spots in Getaria?

The best-known are Zarautz, Zumaia (Itzurun), Gaztetape, Orio. In all, 6 spots lie within 7 km: 4 beach breaks, 1 reef break, 1 point break.

Where can beginners surf in Getaria?

Zarautz: sandy, more forgiving spots. Surf them on small days, ideally with a lesson or near the lifeguards.

When is the best time to surf in Getaria?

For intermediate surfers February. For beginners February, September to October.

What wetsuit do I need to surf in Getaria?

The sea goes from about 13 °C in February (5/4 mm hooded) to 24 °C in July (Boardshorts / rash vest).