Is July a good month to surf Zarautz?

July is outside Zarautz's main surf season (March–May, September–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Zarautz in July?

About 22°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

What is the weather like in Zarautz in July?

Air temperature averages 20°C, with about 1.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.

Surf Zarautz in July

Surfing Zarautz in July: outside the main surf season, air around 20°C, sea around 22°C, 1.5 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

20°C

Sea temperature

22°C

Rain

1.5 mm/day

Wind

12 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.0 m (3 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.5 m (5 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 22°C in July, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Zarautz in July

Offshore of Zarautz, waves in July average 1.0 m (3 ft), below the year-round average of 1.5 m — the smallest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.5 m (5 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 9 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.

July in the context of Zarautz's surf season

Zarautz's main surf season runs March–May, September–November. July is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is July a good month to surf Zarautz?: July is outside Zarautz's main surf season (March–May, September–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Zarautz in July?: About 22°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Zarautz in July?: Air temperature averages 20°C, with about 1.5 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.