Overview

Spain / The Basque Country

Spain has now become one of the prime surf destinations in Europe for its warmer temperatures, and vast array of beach breaks, river mouths, and reef breaks.

There are great waves for all levels here including some great learn to surf waves such as Loredo.

The Basque Country is located in the corner of the Bay of Bisay bordering France and Spain. San Sebastian is a beautiful little old town where you can find fun waves and delicious tapas.   Another hour along the northern coast of Spain takes you to the fishing village of Mundaka, which is a river mouth with one of the best and most famous lefts in Europe.

There are waves all year around but it is the winter that brings the biggest and most consistent waves to this area. The main (and warmer!) surf season is between May - October.

Make sure you check our learn to surf specials if you are looking to take the next step and give it a go!

Loredo is located in the state of Cantabria.  A wide variety of beaches produce huge stretches of easily accessible waves for beginner to advanced surfers.  There are point-breaks and reef breaks for the experts and the surf is pretty consistent all year around although the waves are at their best during autumn and spring.

From Playa Gros in San Sebastian to Zarautz, Tapia, and then Santander, Loredo, Liencres, and heaps of other secret spots all along the northern coast of Spain as far as Pantin – Spain / The Basque Country has lots of hidden treasures.

Surf Breaks

Surf & Other Activities

Loredo is located in the state of Cantabria.  A wide variety of beaches produce huge stretches of easily accessible waves for beginner to advanced surfers.  There are point-breaks and reef breaks for the experts and the surf is pretty consistent all year around although the waves are at their best during autumn and spring.

San Sebastian boasts one of the best in-city beaches in Europe.   The surf gets crowded but there are some fun waves, usually manageable even if the swell in the Bay of Biscay is huge.

Zarautz is just along the north coast of Spain not far from San Sebastian, it’s a big sandy bay with lefts and rights, perfect for all levels and works well on a south wind.  A fun place to be in the summertime when there are plenty of fiestas in the local bars

Mundaka is a fast, barrelling left-hander, the locals are heavy and the wave is even heavier when big.  When it’s on, it’s considered the best left in Europe.  The fishing village of Mundaka is very picturesque but very small so you are advised to book a hotel before you get there.

Bakio is situated not far from Mundaka; it’s a left and a right beachbreak suitable for all levels of surfing.  It holds up to solid 8 foot.

Spain entices travellers from all over the world for their friendly locals, beautiful beaches, party atmosphere and wild festivals.  If you go in summer (June, July, August), don’t miss the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona near San Sebastian in early July or La Tomitina, the tomato street fight in Bunol near Valencia at the end of August.   San Sebastian is also famous for its tapas bars and is well worth a visit.

Season & Weather

Seasons & Weather

The waves are bigger and the swells more consistent during the winter months between September and May.  You will need a 4’3 wetsuit until from October to May and then the water temperature heats up and you can usually wear a shortie or board shorts from mid-July until September.

The north of Spain is close to the mountains, which brings changeable weather however it’s usually hot and sunny (30 - 35°C) during the summer months of July and August.  The bigger swells start to come through around September time.  November to February is normally colder and rainy but there’s snow in the Pyrenees from December until springtime so this is one of the few places in the world where you are able to snowboard/ski and surf in the same day.