Is October a good month to surf San Sebastián?

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

How warm is the sea in San Sebastián in October?

About 19°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in San Sebastián in October?

Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 3.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 15 km/h.

Surf San Sebastián in October

Surfing San Sebastián in October: in the main surf season, air around 17°C, sea around 19°C, 3.0 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

17°C

Sea temperature

19°C

Rain

3.0 mm/day

Wind

15 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.5 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.4 m (8 ft)+

Swell period

11 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 19°C in October, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in San Sebastián in October

Offshore of San Sebastián, waves in October average 1.5 m (5 ft), below the year-round average of 1.5 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.4 m (8 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.

October in the context of San Sebastián's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to surf San Sebastián?: Yes — October falls in San Sebastián's main surf season (March–April, September–November).
How warm is the sea in San Sebastián in October?: About 19°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in San Sebastián in October?: Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 3.0 mm of rain per day and average winds of 15 km/h.