Beach break · Gipuzkoa · All levels
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Today's best is behind us. — Best window: 7h–9h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Hondarribia, the Spanish Basque town on the French border. Mellow waves and a laid-back alternative to Hendaye, just across the river.
Autumn and winter deliver the best conditions, with long powerful swells from the north.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Hondarribia is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Hondarribia comes broadly from South: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Hondarribia, you can also check conditions at Hendaye, Belharra, Ciboure. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.