Zarautz
Zarautz is the Basque Country's longest beach—over two kilometers of sand producing multiple peaks that cater to all skill levels and spread crowds across a wide area. The town has embraced its surf heritage, with quality surf shops, schools, and a culture that celebrates wave riding as central to local identity. The wave works across most tides and conditions, making it one of the region's most reliable options. Summer brings crowds and mediocre surf; autumn through spring delivers the real goods when Atlantic storms send consistent swells toward this north-facing coast.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NNW (340°)
- Direction range
- 325° - 20°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 140° - 220°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 2m
Water temp
15°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
8/10
👥 Summer Holidays (Jun 20 – Sep 7) — expect extra crowds
Access: Town beach with all facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Zarautz?
Zarautz works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Zarautz?
Offshore wind at Zarautz blows from the S (180°). Anything in the 140° to 220° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Zarautz?
Zarautz wants NNW swell (325° to 20°) between 0.6m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Zarautz?
The main season at Zarautz is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, Sep. Year-round but winter is best.
How do I get to Zarautz?
Fly into EAS, then allow about 25 minutes by road. Town beach with all facilities.
What kind of wave is Zarautz?
Zarautz is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Year-round but winter is best.
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