Is April a good month to surf San Sebastián?

Yes — April falls in San Sebastián's main surf season (March–April, September–November).

How warm is the sea in San Sebastián in April?

About 14°C on average, which calls for a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves.

What is the weather like in San Sebastián in April?

Air temperature averages 12°C, with about 2.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 14 km/h.

Surf San Sebastián in April

Surfing San Sebastián in April: in the main surf season, air around 12°C, sea around 14°C, 2.9 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

12°C

Sea temperature

14°C

Rain

2.9 mm/day

Wind

14 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.3 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.3 m (7 ft)+

Swell period

11 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 14°C in April, expect a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves.

Surf size in San Sebastián in April

Offshore of San Sebastián, waves in April 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 2.3 m (7 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 11 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.

April in the context of San Sebastián's surf season

San Sebastián's main surf season runs March–April, September–November. April is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is April a good month to surf San Sebastián?: Yes — April falls in San Sebastián's main surf season (March–April, September–November).
How warm is the sea in San Sebastián in April?: About 14°C on average, which calls for a 5/4mm hooded wetsuit with boots and gloves.
What is the weather like in San Sebastián in April?: Air temperature averages 12°C, with about 2.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 14 km/h.