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Hondarribia - surf spot statistics
Hondarribia seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (October - March)
The winter months deliver the most consistent and powerful surf at Hondarribia. The North Atlantic storm track fires up, sending frequent low-pressure systems across the Bay of Biscay. Average swell heights hover around 1.8-2.1m with long-period energy (10-14s) from the NW and WNW quadrants – ideal for this NE-facing beach. Offshore winds from the SSW to WSW blow clean and frequent, keeping the waves shaped and hollow. Expect pumping, firing conditions with occasional XL days when the fetch aligns perfectly.
Fair Surf Season (April & September)
These shoulder months offer a transition from winter power to summer lulls. Swell heights drop to the 1.3-1.5m range, and periods shorten to 10-11s. NW swell still dominates, but wind patterns become more variable. Spring and autumn low-pressure systems still produce rideable waves, and the chance of a long-period pulse remains. Wind ideal percentages hold near 31-33%, making for fun, rippable sessions when the timing is right.
Low Surf Season (May - August)
Summer brings a dramatic drop in both swell size and period. Average heights fall to 1.0-1.2m and periods shrink below 10s, resulting in weak, groveling surf for most of the season. The predominant NW swell becomes more windswell-like, and onshore northerly breezes (NNE, NE) frequently spoil the shape. While offshore wind percentages actually peak in May-June (37%), the lack of proper swell means only small, fun-sized waves on the best days. This is a time for longboarders and beginners, or for chasing the rare south-westerly swell window.
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Conditions at Hondarribia in February
February: Sustained Swell Machine
February mirrors January’s intensity, with the same average height of 2.1m and period of 12.7s. Swell direction is almost identical – NW (31.2%) and WNW (25.8%) reign supreme. The wind remains ideal 31% of the time, with strong southerly components (S 10.4%, SSW 7.2%) providing clean offshore airflow. The difference lies in slightly more frequent light winds from the SE to SSE quadrants, which can add a bit of texture. Heavy, long-period groundswells from the NW are the mainstay, delivering powerful, rideable waves. This is a month for experienced surfers to score consistent, firing sets.
Average Spot conditions at Hondarribia in February
Swell history for February
Wind history for February
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hondarribia during February. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Hondarribia for your next trip in February.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hondarribia for February. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Hondarribia.