drive int san sebastian centre. follow signs to Gros (the west of the river). park where you can. (the underground car park under the exhibition hall is expensive but safe)
Gros is at the east side of the river Urumea.
when its small surf to the right with the locals. they don't like people surfing right in the corner there, but show a little respect, dont drop in and you wont hassled when its big paddle out from the left hand corner in the shelter of the break water (begginers watch the rip here) and surf wherever. at low tide there can be a classic left hander in 5ft+ of swell from the end of the break water rip right across the beach.
Overview
Atmosphere
this can be a classic spot on its day, but crowds and shifting sand banks take a b it away from it. san seb is a great place though for partying, so if youre going that way be sure to check it out, and spend some time there. chances are if its not in summer you'll be rewarded with great waves
General
surf in the morning and you can get it almost to yourself. by 12 or 1 it can get packed
Attention beaucoup de vols sur la plage
Je suis allé surfer à Playa de Gros au mois de décembre par une belle journée ensoleillée des vagues de 1 à 1,20 m offshore 20 degrés à l extèrieur, bonne session, quand j'ai aperçu 2 personnes s échapant avec mes affaires sur le dos. Le temps que je sorte de l'eau, il était trop tard. Je suis rentré à bordeaux (plus de 200 Kms) en combinaison. Alors si vous allés surfer là-bas, changez vous à la voiture et gardez votre clef.
comment by Anonymous, 2007-01-17 19:13:37
surfing san seb in winter..
i want to hit up the surf in san seb at the end of jan.. any waves? can i rent a wetsuit and board there? also, any flags or lifeguards around? cheers!
comment by NattyDread(daichelavoro@hotmail.it), 2006-11-16 19:30:37
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i just got back from a surf trip last week... the weather was awesome... my wetsuit is super-super, i mean that is 5/4 and i felt great... my friend had a 4/3 and he felt great too and another friend of mine tried a shorty on, and he was cold as f**k!! so i would say 4/3 or if you'd like 5/4... i'm comin back to s sebastian for new year... will you be there?
comment by picatgino@aol.com, 2007-03-08 18:55:22