Zarautz & Gipuzkoa · Spain
Surfing Zurriola
A beach break in Zarautz & Gipuzkoa, Spain, for intermediate and advanced surfers.
- TypeBeach Break
- LevelIntermediate / Advanced
- Size2-7 ft
- Best monthsSep-Apr
- Crowd4/5
The wave
Zurriola is the surf beach in the middle of San Sebastián, next to the Kursaal and a short walk from the old town's pintxo bars.
It picks up decent swell and has more power than you'd expect from a city beach, enough for intermediate and advanced surfers. It's always busy with local surfers and visitors.
43.3244, -1.9767 · Clean groundswell · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Zurriola
Zurriola is at its best from September to April. Conditions it likes: Clean groundswell. This is how the year looks across Basque Country:
| Months | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| October to March | Prime | Consistent, powerful NW-W swell, cold but firing |
| April to June | Good | Reliable swell, milder crowds |
| July to August | Quiet | Smaller swell, packed beaches and high season prices |
In season: January · February · March · October · November · December
Waves near Zurriola
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zarautz | Zarautz & Gipuzkoa | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced | 16 km |
| Mundaka | Mundaka & Bizkaia | Left Point | Pro | 59 km |
| Bakio | Mundaka & Bizkaia | Beach Break | Intermediate | 69 km |
| Sopelana | Mundaka & Bizkaia | Beach Break | Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced | 81 km |
| Ribadesella | Gijón & Central Coast | Beach Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 249 km |
| Rodiles | Gijón & Central Coast | Left Rivermouth | Intermediate / Advanced | 277 km |
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there and staying around Zarautz & Gipuzkoa
Transport, costs and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Zarautz & Gipuzkoa surf guide →
A week here costs from about $331 with flights from Europe, or around $946 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $500 →
Zurriola: common questions
When is the best time to surf Zurriola?
Zurriola works best from September to April. Ideal conditions: Clean groundswell.
Is Zurriola good for beginners?
No. Zurriola is a wave for intermediate and advanced surfers. The closest beginner-friendly spot we cover is Zarautz in Zarautz & Gipuzkoa, about 16 km away.
How crowded is Zurriola?
Zurriola is usually busy: 4 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Zurriola?
Zurriola is in Zarautz & Gipuzkoa, in the Basque Country region of Spain (43.3244, -1.9767). The nearest wave we cover is Zarautz, about 16 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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