Urbiztondo Beach

Best Surf Season (November - February)

The northwest Pacific settles into a winter rhythm as the Siberian high strengthens and the northeast monsoon takes hold. Urbiztondo's north-west exposure lines up perfectly with this pattern, producing the most consistent and rideable surf of the year. Monthly averages climb into the 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) range, periods stretch through the 7.8-8.1s window, and the swell direction locks heavily into the NNW quadrant - often 83-91 percent of the total. This is punchy, rideable monsoon windswell more than long-period groundswell, but it has real push. Wind quality is not perfect, with N and NNW breezes frequently in the mix; when the wind swings into the SSW/SW/WSW/W offshore window, the beach turns glassy and the waves are at their best.