Surfing in Spain in December
In December the best surfing in Spain is at Lanzarote – El Quemao (La Santa), Zarautz & Mundaka.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15–22°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 15°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 21°C; shorty at 22°C
- Air: 20°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 8; a day can have both
- For beginners: Zarautz, Fuerteventura – Flag Beach & Lanzarote – Famara.
When are you planning to go?
1
DecPEAK SEASON
El Quemao (La Santa)
Lanzarote · Spain
1.5 m waves21° water23° air
Advanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ACE 19 km
2
DecGOOD
Zarautz
Spain
2.3 m waves15° water14° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ EAS 32 km
3
DecGOOD
Mundaka
Spain
2.2 m waves15° water14° air
Advanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIO 21 km
4
DecGOOD
Sopelana
Spain
2.2 m waves15° water14° air
Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ BIO 12 km
5
DecGOOD
Flag Beach
Fuerteventura · Spain
2.2 m waves21° water22° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ FUE 30 km
6
DecGOOD
El Cotillo
Fuerteventura · Spain
2.2 m waves21° water23° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ FUE 28 km
7
DecGOOD
Famara
Lanzarote · Spain
1.7 m waves21° water21° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ACE 20 km
8
DecGOOD
San Juan
Lanzarote · Spain
1.5 m waves21° water21° air
Advanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ACE 20 km
9
DecGOOD
Jameos del Agua
Lanzarote · Spain
1.4 m waves21° water22° air
Advanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ACE 29 km
10
DecGOOD
Pozo Izquierdo
Gran Canaria · Spain
1.4 m waves21° water23° air
Advanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ LPA 13 km
11
DecGOOD
El Médano
Spain
1.3 m waves22° water23° air
Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ TFS 3 km
12
DecGOOD
Los Lances
Tarifa · Spain
1.1 m waves18° water17° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ GIB 29 km
Averages of the 12 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Spain in December?
Lanzarote – El Quemao (La Santa): 1.5 m waves; Zarautz: 2.3 m waves; Mundaka: 2.2 m waves.
How warm is the water in Spain in December?
15–22°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 15°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 21°C; shorty at 22°C.
Where can beginners go surfing in December?
Good spots for beginners this month: Zarautz, Fuerteventura – Flag Beach & Lanzarote – Famara.
Which airport is closest?
César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE), 19 km from Lanzarote – El Quemao (La Santa); San Sebastián Airport (EAS), 32 km from Zarautz; Bilbao Airport (BIO), 21 km from Mundaka.
