Offshore Stays

Surf Mundaka in September

Surfing Mundaka in September: in the main surf season, air around 20°C, sea around 21°C, 2.0 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

20°C

Sea temperature

21°C

Rain

2.0 mm/day

Wind

15 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.3 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.0 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

10 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 21°C in September, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Mundaka in September

Offshore of Mundaka, waves in September average 1.3 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.5 m — the 8th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.0 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 10 seconds from the NW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

September in the context of Mundaka's surf season

Mundaka's main surf season runs September–March. September is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is September a good month to surf Mundaka?
Yes — September falls in Mundaka's main surf season (September–March).
How warm is the sea in Mundaka in September?
About 21°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Mundaka in September?
Air temperature averages 20°C, with about 2.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 15 km/h.
Climate: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) monthly climatology, 2001–2020. Sea temperature: NOAA Coral Reef Watch CoralTemp v3.1, 5 km monthly SST, 2015–2025 mean (nearest ocean cell). Surf season is Offshore Stays editorial. Waves: Open-Meteo Marine API, ECMWF ERA5-Ocean hourly reanalysis, 2016–2025 (offshore grid cell 43.5°N 2.5°W), retrieved 22 Oct 2026.