Sopelana in January
January is one of the best months for surfing at Sopelana.
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: 2.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 13°C by day, 6°C at night
- Weather: 16 sunny days, 15 rainy days
SopelanaBasque Country (Biscay), SpainIntermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIO 12 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
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EssaouiraMorocco · 1450 km away · water 17°C2.5 m waves2
SafiMorocco · 1348 km away · water 17°C2.5 m waves3
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 1432 km away · water 17°C2.5 m waves4
SagresPortugal · 872 km away · water 16°C2.8 m waves5
GuinchoPortugal · 751 km away · water 15°C2.9 m waves6
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 727 km away · water 15°C3 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →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 January a good time for surfing at Sopelana?
January is one of the best months for surfing at Sopelana. Waves 2.4 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 13°C.
How warm is the water at Sopelana in January?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Sopelana in January?
About 2.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sopelana in January?
Around 13°C by day and 6°C at night, with about 16 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Essaouira (2.5 m waves), Safi (2.5 m waves) & Moulay Bouzerktoun (2.5 m waves).