Best time to surf in Spain
February, September to October for intermediate surfers, February, April to May, September to December for beginners, and February for the biggest waves. Month by month below, from 2 years of hourly wave and wind model data at 206 spots. Updated 3 November 2026.
| Month | Good days (intermediate) | Beginner days | Good days (advanced) | Typical waves | Water | Best region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 8 | 6 | 1.1–1.7 m | 15 °C | Asturias |
| February | 11 | 10 | 10 | 1.2–1.8 m | 15 °C | País Vasco |
| March | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1.2–1.8 m | 15 °C | Galicia |
| April | 5 | 9 | 4 | 1.1–1.7 m | 16 °C | Galicia |
| May | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1–1.4 m | 18 °C | Asturias |
| June | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1–1.6 m | 20 °C | Asturias |
| July | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 22 °C | Gran Canaria, Canary Islands |
| August | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1–1.6 m | 22 °C | Asturias |
| September | 5 | 11 | 3 | 1–1.6 m | 21 °C | Asturias |
| October | 5 | 10 | 4 | 1–1.6 m | 20 °C | Asturias |
| November | 5 | 10 | 5 | 1.1–1.7 m | 18 °C | País Vasco |
| December | 7 | 9 | 7 | 1.1–1.7 m | 16 °C | Asturias |
Days per month at the best third of the spots for each level, rated the way the app rates them. Model data, not observations. Method.
By region
| Region | Intermediate | Beginners | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galicia | February to April, September to December | March to May, September to December | 13–18 °C |
| Cantabria | February, September to October | February, September to October | 13–23 °C |
| País Vasco | February, September | February, September to October | 13–24 °C |
| Asturias | February, September to October | February, April to May, September to November | 13–20 °C |
| Canary Islands | November to February | October to December | 19–24 °C |
| Fuerteventura, Canary Islands | November to February | February, November to December | 19–24 °C |
| Tenerife, Canary Islands | November to February | May, November to December | 20–24 °C |
| Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | February, November to December | November | 19–24 °C |
| Lanzarote, Canary Islands | November to February | few beginner days | 18–23 °C |
| Valencia | January | few beginner days | 14–28 °C |
| Cádiz, Andalusia | January to February | February, November to December | 15–23 °C |
| Mallorca, Balearic Islands | February, December | few beginner days | 15–29 °C |
| Fuerteventura | February, November to December | November to December | 19–23 °C |
Questions
What is the best month to surf in Spain?
February, with about 11 good days for an intermediate surfer at the best spots. The best run of months is February, September to October.
When is the best time to surf in Spain for beginners?
February, April to May, September to December, when the beginner spots have the most days of small, clean waves.
When are the biggest waves in Spain?
February has the biggest typical surf (about 1.2–1.8 m at the spots we follow). That is the season for experienced surfers.
Can you surf in Spain in summer?
Mostly small: June to August bring almost no good days for intermediate surfers; it is the season for learning, not for good waves.
How warm is the water in Spain?
About 15 °C in February (4/3 mm fullsuit) to 22 °C in August (Springsuit 2 mm or vest).
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