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Level 4/10

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
30
22
Poor
1.5m
@19s
24km/h
Tue
31
23
Poor
3.0m
@16s
16km/h
Wed
1
43
Poor
2.2m
@16s
15km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Swell
1.5m
NW(315°)
Score: 18/25
Period
19s
Long period groundswell
Score: 8/25
Wind
24km/h
NW(307°)
Score: 0/25
Weather
12°C
0.4mm100%
Windswell Component
1.3mNW@6s
Secondary Swell
0.1mNNW
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning
AM: 17 km/h NNW|PM: 30 km/h NW
17 km/h vs 30 km/h afternoon

Location & Conditions

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Strike Score Breakdown

22
Poor
Components
Swell Direction21/25
Swell Size18/25
Swell Period8/25
Wind0/25
Raw Score47/100
Adjustments
🤢 Wind History-10
🌊💨 Windswell-5
⚠️ Weak Component-10
Adjusted Score22/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score22
🤢 Morning Sickness🌊💨 Windswell👥 Semana Santa

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°

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

👥 Semana Santa (Mar 28Apr 6) — expect extra crowds

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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