Zumaya (Playa de Itzurun)

📍 Local Knowledge

Zumaya (Playa de Itzurun) in Pais Vasco is an exposed beach/jetty break that offers quite reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. This spot primarily favors right-hand waves fueled by groundswells; while the surf quality remains consistent regardless of the tide, visitors should be prepared for heavy crowds when it is working, as overcrowding can reach hazardous levels. The best conditions occur when a North-northwest swell combines with South offshore winds, with December being the prime month for consistent, clean waves.