Zarautz in December
December is a good month for surfing at Zarautz (best: January–February, November).
Plan your trip to ZarautzEvery 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: 2.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 14°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 13 sunny days, 16 rainy days
ZarautzBasque Country (Gipuzkoa), SpainBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ EAS 32 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in December
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SafiMorocco · 1368 km away · water 18°C2.4 m waves2
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 1452 km away · water 18°C2.4 m waves3
EssaouiraMorocco · 1471 km away · water 18°C2.4 m waves4
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 772 km away · water 16°C2.7 m waves5
Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaPortugal · 789 km away · water 16°C2.4 m waves6
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 739 km away · water 16°C2.9 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in December →Schools and camps near Zarautz
- Moor Surf Eskola 0.1 km
- North Shore Surf Eskola Zarautz 0.2 km
- Pukas Surf Eskola 0.2 km
- Flysch Surf Eskola 7.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Zarautz?
December is a good month for surfing at Zarautz (best: January–February, November). Waves 2.3 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
How warm is the water at Zarautz in December?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Zarautz in December?
About 2.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Zarautz in December?
Around 14°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 13 sunny and 16 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Safi (2.4 m waves), Moulay Bouzerktoun (2.4 m waves) & Essaouira (2.4 m waves).