Gaztetape
A small, punchy, uncrowded Getaria beach for when Zarautz is packed.
Gaztetape is a sand-and-rock cove next to Getaria. The wave has power: the take-off can be fat, but it gets much better on the inside.
It's a good alternative when other beaches in the area are crowded or not working.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | NW, N |
| Best wind (offshore) | S |
| Tide | Mid |
| Size | 1–2 m |
| Best season | Autumn to spring |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
Shortboard or fish. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Gaztetape
The water is around 12 °C in winter and 20 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
View on AmazonKeeps your board from drifting off or hitting someone.
View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Few people and a quiet vibe.
Surfing style
Punchy beach-break surfing.
Hazards
Rocks, currents and, after rain, poorer water quality.
Map
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Other spots nearby
Zarautz / Getaria (Gipuzkoa)
A reef between Zarautz and Getaria: an excellent right and, on huge swells, a left for kamikazes.
Zarautz (Gipuzkoa)
Gipuzkoa's big surf beach: almost 3 km of peaks and one of the liveliest surf scenes in the Basque Country.
Orio (Gipuzkoa)
Orio's small Antilla beach by the estuary: gentle waves and shelter from westerly winds.
Deba (Gipuzkoa)
A modest beach with a big-wave right on the point that only works on storm swells.
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.