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Best time to surf in Spain
The best time to surf in Spain is Nov–Mar. Average wave height across 134 spots peaks at 2.0 m (6.5 ft) in February (swell from NW, 9 s period), compared with 1.0 m (3.3 ft) in July. Figures are 2015–2024 monthly averages.
Spain surf season by month
| Month | Avg. wave height | Avg. period | Swell from | Avg. wind | Days ≥ 1 m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8 m (6.0 ft) | 8 s | NW | 10 kt | 83% |
| February | 2.0 m (6.5 ft) | 9 s | NW | 10 kt | 85% |
| March | 1.8 m (5.9 ft) | 8 s | NW | 10 kt | 85% |
| April | 1.4 m (4.5 ft) | 8 s | NW | 9 kt | 76% |
| May | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) | 7 s | NW | 9 kt | 69% |
| June | 1.0 m (3.4 ft) | 6 s | NW | 8 kt | 60% |
| July | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 6 s | NNW | 8 kt | 58% |
| August | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 6 s | NNW | 8 kt | 62% |
| September | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) | 7 s | NNW | 8 kt | 68% |
| October | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 8 s | NW | 9 kt | 74% |
| November | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) | 8 s | NW | 10 kt | 81% |
| December | 1.8 m (5.8 ft) | 8 s | NW | 10 kt | 81% |
By coast
Basque Country
Sopelana, Zarautz, Zurriola (San Sebastián), Mundaka. Best Nov–Mar; peak 2.2 m (7.3 ft) in February from NW.
Cádiz
El Palmar, Cádiz (Playa de la Victoria), Tarifa, Conil de la Frontera, Los Caños de Meca. Best Dec–Apr; peak 1.3 m (4.3 ft) in February from WNW.
Cantabria
Somo, Laredo, Berria, Liencres, Marismas de San Vicente, Oriñón, Ajo, Noja, Parque Natural de Oyambre, El Sardinero (Santander), Suances, Playa de Merón, Langre. Best Nov–Mar; peak 2.1 m (6.9 ft) in February from NW.
Galicia
Patos (Nigrán), Doniños, Praia da Lanzada, Razo, Bastiagueiro, Pantín, Barrosa, Redes, Caión, Sabón, Santá, Barrañán, Nazaré, Nemiña, Praia do Río Sieira, Valdoviño, Praia da Ladeira, Aguieira, Chiclana, Malpica, Sopé, O Orzán, Pedra Tonel, Foz, Carnota, Soesto, Vigo. Best Nov–Mar; peak 2.8 m (9.1 ft) in February from WNW.
Asturias
Salinas, Gijón, Playa de Xagó, Rodiles, Ribadesella, Andrín, Casariego, Llanes, Penarronda, Playa de San Antolín de Bedón, Cadavedo, Playa de Peñarrubia, San Martín, Vega, Xivares. Best Nov–Mar; peak 2.8 m (9.2 ft) in February from NW.
Euskadi
Deba, Bakio, Laga, La Arena, Karraspio hondartza, Muskiz, Plentzia, Ereaga, Hondarribia, Cotillo, Zumaia, Getaria, Mutriku. Best Nov–Mar; peak 2.2 m (7.2 ft) in February from NW.
Canary Islands
Famara (Lanzarote), Playa del Socorro (Tenerife), Corralejo, El Quemao (Lanzarote), La Cícer (Las Canteras). Best Dec–Mar; peak 2.1 m (6.8 ft) in February from N.
Canarias
Playa de las Américas, Tenerife, San Lorenzo, Bajamar, Lanzarote, El Hierro, El Médano, La Guancha, Punta Hidalgo, Majanicho, Playa del Hombre, Arguineguín, Maspalomas, Almáciga, Alto del Confital, Gáldar, Igueste, Puerto Marina, Las Galletas. Best Nov–Mar; peak 2.0 m (6.4 ft) in February from N.
Andalucía
Fuengirola, Piscinas, Playa de Camposoto, Playa de la Carihuela, Mazagón, Punta Umbría, El Chanquete, Residencial Las Caracolas, Getares, Guadalmar, Marbella, Tres Piedras, Carchuna, La Herradura, Playa de Zahara. Best Dec–Apr; peak 1.1 m (3.5 ft) in February from S.
Comunitat Valenciana
Playa de Los Locos, València, Malvarrosa, Benicasim, Urbanización La Zenia II, Oliva. Best Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov; peak 0.7 m (2.4 ft) in March from E.
Illes Balears
Furnàs, Son Serra, La Calita. Best Nov–Mar; peak 1.1 m (3.7 ft) in January from NW.
Región de Murcia
Roche. Best Feb–Apr; peak 0.8 m (2.6 ft) in March from ESE.
Catalonia
Sitges, Barceloneta. Best Nov–Mar; peak 0.9 m (2.8 ft) in January from ENE.
Catalunya
el Masnou, Port de la Ginesta, Calafell. Best Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov; peak 0.8 m (2.7 ft) in January from E.
Melilla
Matadero. Best Jan–Apr; peak 1.2 m (3.9 ft) in February from NNW.
Other
As Barqueiras de Sagres. Best Nov–Mar; peak 1.8 m (6.0 ft) in February from WNW.
Plazas de Soberanía
Base Peñón Vélez de la Gomera. Best Feb–Mar; peak 1.1 m (3.7 ft) in February from N.
Month by month
Surfing Spain in January
January is peak season: average wave height 1.8 m (6.0 ft), period 8 s, swell mostly from NW, wind averaging 10 kt. Waves reach at least 1 m on 83% of days.
Surfing Spain in February
February is peak season: average wave height 2.0 m (6.5 ft), period 9 s, swell mostly from NW, wind averaging 10 kt. Waves reach at least 1 m on 85% of days.
Surfing Spain in March
March is peak season: average wave height 1.8 m (5.9 ft), period 8 s, swell mostly from NW, wind averaging 10 kt. Waves reach at least 1 m on 85% of days.
Surfing Spain in April
April is off-season: average wave height 1.4 m (4.5 ft), period 8 s, swell mostly from NW, wind averaging 9 kt. Waves reach at least 1 m on 76% of days.
Surfing Spain in May
May is off-season: average wave height 1.2 m (3.9 ft), period 7 s, swell mostly from NW, wind averaging 9 kt. Waves reach at least 1 m on 69% of days.
Surfing Spain in June
June is off-season: average wave height 1.0 m (3.4 ft), period 6 s, swell mostly from NW, wind averaging 8 kt. Waves reach at least 1 m on 60% of days.
Surfing Spain in July
July is off-season: average wave height 1.0 m (3.3 ft), period 6 s, swell mostly from NNW, wind averaging 8 kt. Waves reach at least 1 m on 58% of days.
Surfing Spain in August
August is off-season: average wave height 1.1 m (3.5 ft), period 6 s, swell mostly from NNW, wind averaging 8 kt. Waves reach at least 1 m on 62% of days.
Surfing Spain in September
September is off-season: average wave height 1.2 m (3.9 ft), period 7 s, swell mostly from NNW, wind averaging 8 kt. Waves reach at least 1 m on 68% of days.
Surfing Spain in October
October is off-season: average wave height 1.4 m (4.6 ft), period 8 s, swell mostly from NW, wind averaging 9 kt. Waves reach at least 1 m on 74% of days.
Surfing Spain in November
November is peak season: average wave height 1.7 m (5.6 ft), period 8 s, swell mostly from NW, wind averaging 10 kt. Waves reach at least 1 m on 81% of days.
Surfing Spain in December
December is peak season: average wave height 1.8 m (5.8 ft), period 8 s, swell mostly from NW, wind averaging 10 kt. Waves reach at least 1 m on 81% of days.
Best months by spot
| Spot | Region | Best months | Peak average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aguieira | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 1.8 m (6.0 ft) (Feb) |
| Ajo | Cantabria | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Almáciga | Canarias | Nov–Mar | 2.4 m (8.0 ft) (Feb) |
| Alto del Confital | Canarias | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Andrín | Asturias | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) (Feb) |
| Arguineguín | Canarias | Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Dec | 1.4 m (4.7 ft) (Feb) |
| As Barqueiras de Sagres | Nov–Mar | 1.8 m (6.0 ft) (Feb) | |
| Bajamar | Canarias | Nov–Mar | 2.4 m (8.0 ft) (Feb) |
| Bakio | Euskadi | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) (Feb) |
| Barceloneta | Catalonia | Oct–Mar | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) (Jan) |
| Barrañán | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.1 m (10.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Barrosa | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.4 m (11.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Base Peñón Vélez de la Gomera | Plazas de Soberanía | Feb–Mar | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) (Feb) |
| Bastiagueiro | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.1 m (10.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Benicasim | Comunitat Valenciana | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) (Jan) |
| Berria | Cantabria | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Cadavedo | Asturias | Nov–Mar | 3.2 m (10.4 ft) (Feb) |
| Caión | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.1 m (10.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Calafell | Catalunya | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov | 0.7 m (2.4 ft) (Mar) |
| Carchuna | Andalucía | Feb–Apr | 1.1 m (3.4 ft) (Feb) |
| Carnota | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 1.8 m (6.0 ft) (Feb) |
| Casariego | Asturias | Nov–Mar | 3.2 m (10.4 ft) (Feb) |
| Chiclana | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.2 m (10.4 ft) (Feb) |
| Conil de la Frontera | Cádiz | Dec–Apr | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) (Mar) |
| Corralejo | Canary Islands | Jan–Mar | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) (Feb) |
| Cotillo | Euskadi | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Cádiz (Playa de la Victoria) | Cádiz | Nov–Apr | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Deba | Euskadi | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Doniños | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.4 m (11.2 ft) (Feb) |
| El Chanquete | Andalucía | Feb–Apr | 0.9 m (3.1 ft) (Feb) |
| El Hierro | Canarias | Dec–Mar | 2.3 m (7.4 ft) (Feb) |
| El Médano | Canarias | Dec–Mar | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) (Feb) |
| El Palmar | Cádiz | Dec–Apr | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) (Mar) |
| El Quemao (Lanzarote) | Canary Islands | Dec–Mar | 2.5 m (8.1 ft) (Feb) |
| El Sardinero (Santander) | Cantabria | Oct–Apr | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) (Mar) |
| Ereaga | Euskadi | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Famara (Lanzarote) | Canary Islands | Jan–Mar | 2.0 m (6.7 ft) (Feb) |
| Foz | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.2 m (10.4 ft) (Feb) |
| Fuengirola | Andalucía | Feb–Apr | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Furnàs | Illes Balears | Nov–Mar | 1.1 m (3.8 ft) (Jan) |
| Getares | Andalucía | Dec–Apr | 1.2 m (3.8 ft) (Feb) |
| Getaria | Euskadi | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Gijón | Asturias | Nov–Mar | 3.1 m (10.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Guadalmar | Andalucía | Feb–Apr | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Gáldar | Canarias | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Hondarribia | Euskadi | Nov–Mar | 1.9 m (6.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Igueste | Canarias | Nov–Mar | 2.4 m (8.0 ft) (Feb) |
| Karraspio hondartza | Euskadi | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) (Feb) |
| La Arena | Euskadi | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) (Feb) |
| La Calita | Illes Balears | Nov–Mar | 1.2 m (3.8 ft) (Jan) |
| La Cícer (Las Canteras) | Canary Islands | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) (Feb) |
| La Guancha | Canarias | Nov–Mar | 1.9 m (6.4 ft) (Feb) |
| La Herradura | Andalucía | Feb–Apr | 1.1 m (3.4 ft) (Feb) |
| Laga | Euskadi | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) (Feb) |
| Langre | Cantabria | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Lanzarote | Canarias | Dec–Mar | 2.5 m (8.1 ft) (Feb) |
| Laredo | Cantabria | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Las Galletas | Canarias | Dec–Mar | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Liencres | Cantabria | Nov–Mar | 2.3 m (7.4 ft) (Feb) |
| Llanes | Asturias | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) (Feb) |
| Los Caños de Meca | Cádiz | Dec–Apr | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) (Mar) |
| Majanicho | Canarias | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.4 ft) (Feb) |
| Malpica | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.1 m (10.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Malvarrosa | Comunitat Valenciana | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) (Mar) |
| Marbella | Andalucía | Feb–Apr | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Marismas de San Vicente | Cantabria | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) (Feb) |
| Maspalomas | Canarias | Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Dec | 1.4 m (4.7 ft) (Feb) |
| Matadero | Melilla | Jan–Apr | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) (Feb) |
| Mazagón | Andalucía | Oct–Apr | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) (Mar) |
| Mundaka | Basque Country | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) (Feb) |
| Muskiz | Euskadi | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Mutriku | Euskadi | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) (Feb) |
| Nazaré | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 1.8 m (6.0 ft) (Feb) |
| Nemiña | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.4 m (11.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Noja | Cantabria | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) (Feb) |
| O Orzán | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.1 m (10.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Oliva | Comunitat Valenciana | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov | 0.7 m (2.2 ft) (Jan) |
| Oriñón | Cantabria | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Pantín | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.4 m (11.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Parque Natural de Oyambre | Cantabria | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) (Feb) |
| Patos (Nigrán) | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 1.8 m (6.0 ft) (Feb) |
| Pedra Tonel | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.4 m (11.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Penarronda | Asturias | Nov–Mar | 3.2 m (10.4 ft) (Feb) |
| Piscinas | Andalucía | Feb–Apr | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Playa de Camposoto | Andalucía | Nov–Apr | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Playa de Los Locos | Comunitat Valenciana | Feb–Apr | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) (Mar) |
| Playa de Merón | Cantabria | Nov–Mar | 2.3 m (7.4 ft) (Feb) |
| Playa de Peñarrubia | Asturias | Nov–Mar | 3.1 m (10.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Playa de San Antolín de Bedón | Asturias | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) (Feb) |
| Playa de Xagó | Asturias | Nov–Mar | 3.1 m (10.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Playa de Zahara | Andalucía | Dec–Apr | 1.2 m (3.8 ft) (Feb) |
| Playa de la Carihuela | Andalucía | Feb–Apr | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Playa de las Américas | Canarias | Dec–Mar | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Playa del Hombre | Canarias | Jan–Mar | 1.9 m (6.4 ft) (Feb) |
| Playa del Socorro (Tenerife) | Canary Islands | Nov–Mar | 1.9 m (6.4 ft) (Feb) |
| Plentzia | Euskadi | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Port de la Ginesta | Catalunya | Nov–Mar | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) (Jan) |
| Praia da Ladeira | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 2.8 m (9.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Praia da Lanzada | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 1.8 m (6.0 ft) (Feb) |
| Praia do Río Sieira | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 1.8 m (6.0 ft) (Feb) |
| Puerto Marina | Canarias | Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Dec | 1.4 m (4.7 ft) (Feb) |
| Punta Hidalgo | Canarias | Nov–Mar | 2.4 m (8.0 ft) (Feb) |
| Punta Umbría | Andalucía | Oct–Apr | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) (Mar) |
| Razo | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.1 m (10.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Redes | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.4 m (11.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Residencial Las Caracolas | Andalucía | Feb–Apr | 1.1 m (3.4 ft) (Feb) |
| Ribadesella | Asturias | Nov–Mar | 2.1 m (6.9 ft) (Feb) |
| Roche | Región de Murcia | Feb–Apr | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) (Mar) |
| Rodiles | Asturias | Nov–Mar | 3.1 m (10.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Sabón | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.1 m (10.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Salinas | Asturias | Nov–Mar | 3.1 m (10.3 ft) (Feb) |
| San Lorenzo | Canarias | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) (Feb) |
| San Martín | Asturias | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.1 ft) (Feb) |
| Santá | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 1.9 m (6.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Sitges | Catalonia | Nov–Mar | 0.9 m (3.0 ft) (Jan) |
| Soesto | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.4 m (11.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Somo | Cantabria | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Son Serra | Illes Balears | Nov–Mar | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) (Jan) |
| Sopelana | Basque Country | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Sopé | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 1.8 m (6.0 ft) (Feb) |
| Suances | Cantabria | Nov–Mar | 2.3 m (7.4 ft) (Feb) |
| Tarifa | Cádiz | Dec–Apr | 1.2 m (3.8 ft) (Feb) |
| Tenerife | Canarias | Nov–Mar | 1.9 m (6.4 ft) (Feb) |
| Tres Piedras | Andalucía | Nov–Apr | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Urbanización La Zenia II | Comunitat Valenciana | Feb–Apr | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) (Mar) |
| Valdoviño | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 3.4 m (11.2 ft) (Feb) |
| València | Comunitat Valenciana | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) (Mar) |
| Vega | Asturias | Nov–Mar | 3.1 m (10.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Vigo | Galicia | Nov–Mar | 1.8 m (6.0 ft) (Feb) |
| Xivares | Asturias | Nov–Mar | 3.1 m (10.2 ft) (Feb) |
| Zarautz | Basque Country | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Zumaia | Euskadi | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) (Feb) |
| Zurriola (San Sebastián) | Basque Country | Nov–Mar | 2.2 m (7.3 ft) (Feb) |
| el Masnou | Catalunya | Oct–Mar | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) (Jan) |
Common questions
What is the best month to surf in Spain?
February has the biggest average swell in Spain: 2.0 m (6.5 ft) from NW at 9 s. The wider window with consistent waves is Nov–Mar.
When is surf season in Spain?
Surf season in Spain runs Nov–Mar, when average wave height stays at or above 1.7 m (5.6 ft) across the spots we track. Outside that window the average drops to 1.0 m (3.3 ft) in July.
Can you surf in Spain in winter?
Yes. In December the average wave height is 1.8 m (5.8 ft) with waves of at least 1 m on 81% of days, so there are rideable waves, but swell is smaller and shorter-period than in Nov–Mar.
Method: hourly significant wave height, peak period and direction for 2015–2024 at the open-water model point nearest each spot, averaged by month across 134 spots. Direction is a height-weighted vector mean. Data: ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis (waves: ERA5-Ocean) via Open-Meteo.com, CC BY 4.0. Computed 2026-10-21.