Best Time to Ride · SUP · Spain
SUP in Spain
2 SUP spots in Spain. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for SUP.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for SUP in Spain: July–August. Then water around 26°C (no wetsuit).
- Top picks: Bay of Palma – Mallorca & Zarautz.
- For beginners: Bay of Palma – Mallorca & Zarautz.
Bay of Palma – MallorcaBalearic Islands, Spain · best July–SeptemberBeginner-friendly · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ PMI 9 kmWater temperature per month (°C)
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ZarautzBasque Country (Gipuzkoa), Spain · best July–AugustBeginner-friendly · 23°C water in season, shorty · ✈ EAS 32 kmWater temperature per month (°C)
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Best time to go →Water: average sea surface temperature.
Month by month in Spain
| Month | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 14°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 14°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 16°C |
| MarchMar | 14°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 17°C |
| AprilApr | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| MayMay | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 22°C |
| JuneJun | 23°C | shorty | 26°C |
| JulyJul | 25°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| AugustAug | 26°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| SeptemberSep | 24°C | shorty | 26°C |
| OctoberOct | 22°C | shorty | 24°C |
| NovemberNov | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 19°C |
| DecemberDec | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 16°C |
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for SUP in Spain?
Best time for SUP in Spain: July–August. Then water around 26°C (no wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Spain?
It depends on the month: about 26°C water in August (no wetsuit) and about 14°C in February (5/4 wetsuit and boots).
Is Spain good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Bay of Palma – Mallorca & Zarautz.
Which airport is closest?
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), 9 km from Bay of Palma – Mallorca; San Sebastián Airport (EAS), 32 km from Zarautz.
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