Zurriola beach
Zurriola beach is a clothing-optional beach in Gipuzkoa, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C (72°F) and coolest in February (12°C (54°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 21°C (69°F), and the best time to visit is July to August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Murgita (2.2 km (1.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Zurriola beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 13°C | 126 mm |
| February | 9°C | 12°C | 95 mm |
| March | 11°C | 13°C | 90 mm |
| April | 13°C | 14°C | 86 mm |
| May | 15°C | 16°C | 82 mm |
| June | 18°C | 19°C | 68 mm |
| July (best) | 20°C | 21°C | 48 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 51 mm |
| September | 19°C | 21°C | 64 mm |
| October | 17°C | 18°C | 94 mm |
| November | 12°C | 16°C | 149 mm |
| December | 10°C | 14°C | 117 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA DE GROS/LA ZURRIOLA PM2
- Coordinates: 43.32640, -1.97500 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Spain?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Zurriola beach
- 1Murgita nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 2Azabaratza nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 3Agiti nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 4Eretzin Zabala nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 5Sisurko nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 6Artzuportu nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 7Errota Sein nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 8Iñurritza nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zurriola beach clothing optional?
Zurriola beach is listed as "clothing optional" according to Basque Government (Turismo Euskadi): Playa de la Zurriola. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Spain before you go.
When is the best time to visit Zurriola beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 20°C (68°F) and January 9°C (49°F).
How warm is the water at Zurriola beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 12°C (54°F) to 22°C (72°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Zurriola beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA DE GROS/LA ZURRIOLA PM2) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Zurriola beach?
The closest are Murgita (2.2 km (1.4 mi)), Azabaratza (7.8 km (4.8 mi)) and Agiti (8.1 km (5 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Basque Government (Turismo Euskadi): Playa de la Zurriola (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q2111043 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.