Today's Surf Conditions at Getxo
Best Surf Season & Climatology
Best Surf Season (October - March)
From October through March, Getxo is fully exposed to the beating heart of the North Atlantic. This is when average wave heights sit in the 1.5-2.1m (5-7ft) range and swell periods run from 11.2 to 12.8 seconds. Low-pressure systems and cold fronts marching across the Atlantic generate long-period W, WNW, NW and NNW groundswell that unloads on this WNW-facing beach. Combine that with offshore E, ESE, SE and SSE wind days, and you get clean, powerful, organized surf. Air temperatures are colder and rain is frequent, but the trade-off is the best surf of the year.
Detailed Surf Information for Getxo
Detailed Surf Forecast
Access our detailed 8-day swell and wind forecast charts for Getxo with tidal graphs, period ranges, and daily forecast text summaries.
Swell & Wind Statistics
Explore historical swell consistency, wave heights, and offshore wind windows month-by-month, compiled from over 40 years of data.
Historical Surf Report
Browse the historical database archives to view past wave reports and understand spot climatology during specific years and months.
