Surf spots in San Sebastián

3 spots within 12 km of San Sebastián: 2 beach breaks, 1 point break. 1 suit beginners.

Best spots today in San Sebastián

Intermediate: Zurriola (Fair, 0.8 m, offshore around 11:00), Orio (Fair, 0.8 m, offshore around 11:00)
Beginners: Zurriola (Good, 0.8 m, offshore around 11:00), Orio (Fair, 0.8 m, offshore around 11:00)

Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.

The spots

Zurriola · beach break, beginner, best on NW/NNW swell with SE/S wind, all tides. Donostia's main surf beach (Gros), consistent sandbars with peaks for all levels, often crowded.
Ondarreta · point break, intermediate, best on NW swell with SW/WSW wind, mid to high tide. Sheltered left at the west end of La Concha bay (Pico del Tenis/Pikua), working only when big swell wraps in.
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 San Sebastián

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 3 spots suit beginners, such as Zurriola.

Month	Rideable days	Good days	Beginner days	Water
Jan	14	6	8	14 °C
Feb	23	11	16	13 °C
Mar	15	6	6	13 °C
Apr	12	4	8	15 °C
May	7	3	8	17 °C
Jun	6	1	6	22 °C
Jul	1	0	2	24 °C
Aug	4	1	3	24 °C
Sep	16	4	14	22 °C
Oct	16	5	13	19 °C
Nov	13	5	8	17 °C
Dec	15	6	9	15 °C

Days per month at the best third of the 3 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.

Questions

What are the best surf spots in San Sebastián?

The best-known are Zurriola, Ondarreta, Orio. In all, 3 spots lie within 12 km: 2 beach breaks, 1 point break.

Where can beginners surf in San Sebastián?

Zurriola: 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 San Sebastián?

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

What wetsuit do I need to surf in San Sebastián?

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