Beach break / reef · Gipuzkoa · Beginner → Intermediate
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Looking good — aim for 7h. — Best window: 7h–9h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Itzurun beach, hemmed in by dramatic flysch cliffs. A multi-peak beach break when the sandbars line up — works fairly often and is best at low tide. Equipped beach with a lifeguard post; tricky to park in summer.
Autumn and winter deliver the best conditions, with long powerful swells from the north.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Direct access from the beach, but mind the rocky bottom. Wetsuit + booties recommended, do not surf at low tide.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Zumaia usually works best around mid-tide. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Zumaia is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Zumaia comes broadly from South: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Zumaia, you can also check conditions at Zarautz, Orrua, Roca Puta. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.