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Surf spots in Spain

Surf breaks and surf beaches, with the months when the sea is warm enough for comfortable sessions.

60 places Best months: May–October

Spain has 60 surf spots on our list, mostly in Canary Islands, Galicia, and Basque Country. Best months: May–October.

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Surf spots in Spain

Best monthsMay–OctoberMonths with the most pleasant weather for being outdoors (go score of nearby towns).
Montalvo Beach i
1

Montalvo Beach

Beach in Pontevedra province, Spain

3.6 km from Sanxenxo
2

Playa de El Bocal

3 km from Santander
Traba Beach i
3

Traba Beach

Beach in Spain

4.8 km from Laxe
Praia do Abra i

Praia do Abra

Beach in Spain

12 km from Vigo

Beach of Espiñeirido

Beach in Spain

8.1 km from Santa Uxía de Ribeira
North Shore Surf Eskola Zarautz i

North Shore Surf Eskola Zarautz

0.4 km from Zarautz
Pukas Surf Eskola i

Pukas Surf Eskola

0.4 km from Zarautz
Flysch Surf Eskola i

Flysch Surf Eskola

0.5 km from Zumaia
Surf Spot i

Surf Spot

6.8 km from Arona
Surf Spot i

Surf Spot

6.8 km from Arona
Fitenia Surf Spot i

Fitenia Surf Spot

7.4 km from Arona
Gondwana Surf Valencia - Surf Shop i

Gondwana Surf Valencia - Surf Shop

1.2 km from Valencia

Kiteboarding Club Tarifa

0.5 km from Tarifa

Laola Surf Camp

8 km from La Oliva

El Charco de Bristol

1.7 km from Corralejo

Escuela de Windsurf Wingfoil Granada

14 km from Motril

Surf Attack

6.3 km from Teguise

Lineup Test Center

0.8 km from Corralejo

Aquasport Center

13 km from Barbate

Yemayá Escuela de Surf

6.3 km from Conil de la Frontera

Take Off Personal Surftraining Meeting Point

6.2 km from Teguise

Take Off Personal Surftraining

1.9 km from Arrecife

Yako Udako Surf eskola

0.4 km from Deba

La Tembladera

2.3 km from Los Realejos

Viveiro Surf Escola

6.4 km from Viveiro

Surf School Blue Wave Llanes

8.5 km from Llanes

Ion Club Costa Calma

0.2 km from Costa Calma

Pukas Surf Eskola

1.3 km from Donostia / San Sebastian

Palm Beach Tenerife Surf Shop and School

6.7 km from Arona

Fabian Sport Surf Center

0.5 km from Cala d'Or

Shock-Wave

11 km from La Oliva

Quivers Surf Pro

0.8 km from Puerto de la Cruz

Totora Surf School Suances

9.4 km from Torrelavega

Windsurf

9.6 km from Palafrugell

Alma

3.1 km from Getxo

Styling

3.1 km from Getxo

HolaOla

1.4 km from A Coruña

Zona de Surf Cortadura

4.1 km from Cadiz

Lanzasurf Surf School

6.2 km from Teguise

Bastiagueiro

4.1 km from A Coruña

Praia do Orzán

0.9 km from A Coruña

Sabón

10 km from A Coruña

Valcovo

13 km from A Coruña

Barrañán

14 km from A Coruña

Razo

9 km from Carballo

Louro Ancoradoiro

4.2 km from Muros

Praia de Areas - Os Mortos

2.4 km from Sanxenxo

A Buraca

8.8 km from Vigo

Cantos Mougas

25 km from Vigo

San Francisco

27 km from Vigo

Oia

11 km from Tomiño

Novalbos wave company

1.3 km from Vigo

Dunkerbeck

2 km from Maspalomas

Single Quiver

9.1 km from Bilbao

El Muelle

1.7 km from Corralejo

Mejillones

3.8 km from Corralejo

Muellitos Surfspot

4.7 km from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

El Lloret Surfspot

4.8 km from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

El Bufo Surf Spot

4.5 km from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

El Confital Surfspot

6.6 km from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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Where to stay

The towns closest to the most places on this list.

A Coruña Galicia · 6 places
Vigo Galicia · 5 places
Arona Canary Islands · 4 places
Corralejo Canary Islands · 4 places
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Canary Islands · 4 places
Teguise Canary Islands · 3 places
Sanxenxo Galicia · 2 places
Zarautz Basque Country · 2 places

Frequently asked questions

How many surf spots are there in Spain?

Atlas of Seasons lists 60 notable surf spots in Spain.

What are the best surf spots in Spain?

The best-known are Montalvo Beach, Playa de El Bocal, and Traba Beach.

When is the best time for surfing in Spain?

May–October.

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