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Zurriola

San Sebastian, Spain
👥Crowded🌀Strong rips

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.

3-Day Forecast
Today
16
66
Good
1.9m
@20s
8km/h
Tue
17
68
Good
3.0m
@16s
8km/h
Wed
18
90
Firing
1.9m
@15s
6km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Swell
1.9m
NW(315°)
Score: 24/25
Period
20s
Long period groundswell
Score: 8/25
Wind
8km/h
NW(326°)
Score: 13/25
Weather
12°C
0.0mm100%
Secondary Swell
0.7mNW
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

2:22 am
High tide - 0.73m
8:30 am
Low tide - -1.80m
2:45 pm
High tide - 0.72m
8:39 pm
Low tide - -1.79m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

66
Good
Components
Swell Direction21/25
Swell Size24/25
Swell Period8/25
Wind13/25
Raw Score66/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score66

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
NW (310°)
Direction range
270° - 350°
Size range
0.6m - 2.5m
Ideal size
1.9m
Height multiplier
1.00×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
SSE (160°)
Offshore range
120° - 200°
Best window
morning

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.

Best Season

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Apr-Aug

Works year-round. Best September-December.

Getting There

Airport
EAS
Drive time
25 min
Data quality
verified

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