Sopelana in August
August is a fair month for surfing at Sopelana; the best time is January–February, November.
Plan your trip to SopelanaEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 23°C, shorty
- Air: 26°C by day, 18°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 11 rainy days
SopelanaBasque Country (Biscay), SpainIntermediate and up · shorty · ✈ BIO 12 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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EssaouiraMorocco · 1450 km away · water 19°C1.7 m waves2
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 1432 km away · water 18°C1.7 m waves3
Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 1487 km away · water 15°C1.9 m waves4
Biscarrosse PlageFrance · 182 km away · water 23°C1.4 m waves5
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 693 km away · water 17°C1.7 m waves6
ZarautzSpain · 67 km away · water 24°C1.3 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in August →Schools and camps near Sopelana
- Moana Eco Surf House 1.5 km
- Moana Surf and Skate Camp 4.1 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Sopelana?
August is a fair month for surfing at Sopelana; the best time is January–February, November. Waves 1.2 m, water 23°C (shorty), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Sopelana in August?
About 23°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at Sopelana in August?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sopelana in August?
Around 26°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Essaouira (1.7 m waves), Moulay Bouzerktoun (1.7 m waves) & Tiree – Balevullin (1.9 m waves).