What wetsuit for surfing in Spain
Water from about 13 °C in February to 25 °C in September, from the sea temperature at 205 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13–19 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| February | 13–19 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| March | 13–19 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| April | 14–19 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| May | 16–21 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit boots |
| June | 18–23 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| July | 18–24 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| August | 18–24 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| September | 18–25 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| October | 16–23 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| November | 16–22 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit boots |
| December | 14–21 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
By region
The coast is not one temperature: the coldest and warmest month in each region.
| Region | Coldest | Warmest |
|---|---|---|
| Asturias | February: 13 °C, 5/4 mm hooded | August: 22 °C, Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| País Vasco | February: 13 °C, 5/4 mm hooded | July: 24 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Cantabria | January: 13 °C, 5/4 mm hooded | July: 24 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Galicia | February: 13 °C, 5/4 mm hooded | September: 19 °C, 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| Cádiz, Andalusia | January: 15 °C, 4/3 mm fullsuit | July: 24 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Canary Islands | March: 18 °C, 3/2 mm fullsuit | September: 25 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Fuerteventura, Canary Islands | March: 19 °C, 3/2 mm fullsuit | August: 24 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Gran Canaria, Canary Islands | March: 19 °C, 3/2 mm fullsuit | August: 24 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Tenerife, Canary Islands | March: 20 °C, 3/2 mm fullsuit | September: 25 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
Surf towns
San SebastiánMundakaBilbaoSantanderGijónRazoCorralejoFamaraLas PalmasTenerifeEl PalmarValdoviñoFerrolSuancesSan Vicente de la BarqueraCastro UrdialesGetariaCastrillónValdésNaviaLlanes
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Spain in winter?
The sea is about 13–21 °C from December to February: a 5/4 mm hooded (boots + gloves).
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Spain in summer?
About 18–25 °C from June to August: a 3/2 mm fullsuit.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Spain?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: at the warmest spots in September.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Spain?
In the coldest months, yes: about 13 °C in February calls for boots + gloves.