Gipuzkoa · Spain
Surfing Gaztetape
A beach break in Gipuzkoa, Spain, for intermediate surfers.
Gaztetape is the small beach right next to Getaria, a few minutes from Zarautz.
It has lefts and rights that work best around low tide, and there are rocks in the lineup, so take a look before you paddle out. Because the beach is small it fills up quickly when there are waves. A south wind blows offshore here.
It's a good backup when Zarautz is crowded or too big. Getaria, a few minutes' walk away, is a fishing village famous for its grilled fish and txakoli wine, a good place to eat after a session.
When to surf
Gaztetape
Gaztetape is at its best from year-round. Conditions it likes: NW swell, S wind, low tide.
October to March: Prime
Consistent, powerful NW-W swell, cold but firing
April to June: Good
Reliable swell, milder crowds
July to August: Quiet
Smaller swell, packed beaches and high season prices
The year across Basque Country
Waves near Gaztetape
Orrua
2 kmGipuzkoa · Right Reef · Advanced
Zarautz
4 kmGipuzkoa · Beach Break · Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
Itzurun
4 kmGipuzkoa · Beach Break · Intermediate / Advanced
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there
Where to stay: Zarautz has the long beach, the biggest choice of surf schools and plenty of apartments and campsites. San Sebastián has the city, the food and Zurriola's beach breaks, but rooms are expensive, especially in summer. Orio and Getaria, between the two, are smaller and cheaper.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Gipuzkoa guide.
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