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Level 4/10

Zurriola

San Sebastian, Spain

👥Crowded🌀Strong rips

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Zurriola is one of Europe's most glamorous urban surf breaks—a consistent beach break in the heart of San Sebastián, arguably the world's most beautiful surf town. The crescent beach sits between the historic old town and the trendy Gros neighborhood, with elegant Belle Époque architecture framing every session. The waves are accessible and consistent, making it perfect for all levels, though crowds are inevitable given the location. When the Bay of Biscay delivers, local chargers push the performance envelope. Zurriola proves that world-class surf and Michelin-starred dining can exist in perfect harmony.

Zurriola surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today20

Firing

1.9mNW@12s

10km/h

1.9m@12s

10km/h

Mon21

Firing

1.7mNW@12s

9km/h

1.7m@12s

9km/h

Tue22

Firing

1.3mNW@11s

10km/h

1.3m@11s

10km/h

Wed23

Good

1.1mWNW@3s

9km/h

1.1m@3s

9km/h

Thu24

Firing

1.3mWNW@14s

6km/h

1.3m@14s

6km/h

Fri25

Good

1.1mNW@12s

9km/h

1.1m@12s

9km/h

Sat26

Good

2.1mNW@15s

9km/h

2.1m@15s

9km/h

Sun27

Firing

1.8mNW@14s

8km/h

1.8m@14s

8km/h

Mon28

Firing

1.5mNW@12s

7km/h

1.5m@12s

7km/h

Tue29

Firing

1.4mNW@13s

9km/h

1.4m@13s

9km/h

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 13 km/h · PM 9 km/h · Low tide at 5am (1.3m)

Swell

1.9m

NW(316°)

Score: 25/25

Period

12s

Medium period swell

Score: 24/25

Wind

10km/h

W(265°)

Score: 11/25

Weather

20°C

0.0mm5%

First light 7:22amSunrise 7:52amSunset 8:09pmLast light 8:39pm

Secondary0.2mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 4:23–8:29pm · through lowIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m

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°C

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3m1.5

sec

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swell

windkm/h

13g19

13g22

9g17

9g21

8g15

9g15

9g16

7g13

11g19

7g17

9g14

10g22

12g25

9g22

8g10

9g12

6g13

11g24

9g22

8g12

4g16

5g18

9g27

6g26

2g6

5g13

11g28

12g32

13g32

6g19

3g21

11g31

15g38

5g39

6g21

4g23

10g28

12g31

9g31

7g17

8g16

7g19

8g25

7g32

6g11

5g16

9g24

13g30

13g32

tidem

5:20am1.3m

11:56am2.4m

6:25pm1.2m

1:02am2.3m

6:54am1.2m

1:33pm2.5m

7:39pm1.1m

2:08am2.5m

7:57am1.1m

2:24pm2.8m

8:32pm0.8m

2:53am2.8m

8:44am0.8m

3:02pm3.1m

9:11pm0.6m

3:30am3.0m

9:20am0.6m

3:38pm3.4m

9:45pm0.4m

3:58am3.3m

9:54am0.4m

4:07pm3.6m

10:16pm0.1m

4:30am3.5m

10:27am0.2m

4:38pm3.8m

4:59am3.7m

10:59am0.1m

5:11pm3.9m

5:31am3.8m

11:34am0.0m

5:46pm4.0m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

5:20 am

Low tide - 1.34m

11:56 am

High tide - 2.37m

6:25 pm

Low tide - 1.22m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Firing

Components

Swell Direction20/25

Swell Size25/25

Swell Period24/25

Wind11/25

Raw Score80/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+1

Adjusted Score81/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score81

🌊 Partly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: NW (310°)
Direction range: 270° - 350°
Size range: 0.6m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.5m - 2m
Height multiplier: 1.00×
Ideal period: 12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: SSE (160°)
Offshore range: 120° - 200°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: low to mid
Optimal range: 0.3m - 1.5m

Water temp

16°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

8/10

Access: Heart of San Sebastian. Walk from Gros district.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Zurriola?

The Zurriola profile favors low to mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Zurriola?

The Zurriola profile uses wind from SSE (160°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 120° to 200°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Zurriola?

The Zurriola scoring profile favors swell from NW (270° to 350°), a swell-height range of 0.6m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.