Offshore StaysSurf San Sebastián, Spain
Surf San Sebastián, Spain: beach breaks for beginner and intermediate surfers, best surf March–April, September–November, sea 13°C–23°C.
Waves
beach breaks
Suits
beginner and intermediate surfers
Best surf months
March–April, September–November
Sea temperature
13–23°C
Surf season in San Sebastián, month by month
Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | Surf season | Waves m | Swell | Air °C | Sea °C | Rain mm/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | 2.0 | 12 s NW | 9 | 13 | 4.1 |
| February | – | 2.2 | 13 s NW | 9 | 13 | 3.4 |
| March | In season | 1.9 | 12 s NW | 11 | 13 | 2.9 |
| April | In season | 1.3 | 11 s NW | 12 | 14 | 2.9 |
| May | – | 1.2 | 10 s NW | 15 | 16 | 2.6 |
| June | – | 1.1 | 9 s NW | 18 | 20 | 2.3 |
| July | – | 1.0 | 9 s NW | 20 | 22 | 1.5 |
| August | – | 1.1 | 9 s NW | 21 | 23 | 1.6 |
| September | In season | 1.3 | 10 s NW | 19 | 21 | 2.1 |
| October | In season | 1.5 | 11 s NW | 17 | 19 | 3.0 |
| November | In season | 1.9 | 12 s NW | 12 | 16 | 5.0 |
| December | – | 2.1 | 12 s WNW | 10 | 14 | 3.8 |
Working remotely from San Sebastián
San Sebastián is on Europe/Madrid (UTC+1 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:
- New York2 h
- San Francisconone
- London7 h
- Berlin8 h
- Sydneynone
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to surf San Sebastián?
- Surf in San Sebastián is most reliable from March–April, September–November. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
- How warm is the water in San Sebastián?
- Sea temperature in San Sebastián averages 13°C in February and 23°C in August. That calls for a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves at the coldest and a 2mm shorty or springsuit at the warmest.
- Is San Sebastián good for beginners?
- Yes — San Sebastián has beach breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.
- Can I work remotely from San Sebastián with a team in another time zone?
- San Sebastián runs on Europe/Madrid. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 2 hours of shared workday with New York, 7 hours of shared workday with London and 8 hours of shared workday with Berlin all year round.
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