Sopelana
Sopelana is a kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, wingfoiling spot in Bizkaia. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Sopelana
Today, analysed conditions at Sopelana are not favourable for of kitesurfing.
kitesurfing conditions in November at Sopelana
Since the start of November, Sopelana has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 0% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, March stands out as the most favorable for kitesurfing at Sopelana (22% of favorable daylight hours).
Conversely, September was the least favorable month, with 3% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, 74% of favorable hours observed at Sopelana fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
Compared with September, October gained 6 points of operating rate.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Sopelana
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| October 2026 | 9% | 58% | 42% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 3% | 82% | 18% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 11% | 65% | 35% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 13% | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 18% | 85% | 15% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 17% | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 22% | 83% | 17% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 18% | 29% | 40% | 31% |
| January 2026 | 21% | 47% | 31% | 22% |
| December 2025 | 7% | 55% | 45% | 0% |
Wing foiling
wing foiling conditions today at Sopelana
Today, analysed conditions at Sopelana are not favourable for of wing foiling.
wing foiling conditions in November at Sopelana
Since the start of November, Sopelana has had favourable conditions for wing foiling during 0% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, March was the most favorable for wing foiling at Sopelana, with 22% of favorable daylight hours.
At the other end, September showed the lowest rate, with 3% of favorable daylight hours.
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
In October, the operating rate was 6 points higher than in September.
History of wing foiling conditions at Sopelana
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| October 2026 | 9% | 58% | 42% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 3% | 82% | 18% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 11% | 65% | 35% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 13% | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 18% | 85% | 15% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 17% | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 22% | 83% | 17% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 18% | 29% | 40% | 31% |
| January 2026 | 21% | 47% | 31% | 22% |
| December 2025 | 7% | 55% | 45% | 0% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Sopelana
Today, analysed conditions at Sopelana are not favourable for of windsurfing.
windsurfing conditions in November at Sopelana
Since the start of November, Sopelana has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 0% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, March stands out as the most favorable for windsurfing at Sopelana (22% of favorable daylight hours).
Conversely, September was the least favorable month, with 3% of favorable daylight hours.
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
In October, the operating rate was 6 points higher than in September.
History of windsurfing conditions at Sopelana
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| October 2026 | 9% | 58% | 42% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 3% | 82% | 18% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 11% | 65% | 35% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 13% | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 18% | 85% | 15% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 17% | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 22% | 83% | 17% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 18% | 29% | 40% | 31% |
| January 2026 | 21% | 47% | 31% | 22% |
| December 2025 | 7% | 55% | 45% | 0% |
Surfing
surfing conditions today at Sopelana
Today, analysed conditions at Sopelana are not favourable for of surfing.
surfing conditions in November at Sopelana
Since the start of November, Sopelana has had favourable conditions for surfing during 66% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 66%
Wave height distribution during favourable hours:
- < 0.5 m : 0%
- 0.5 to < 0.8 m : 52%
- 0.8 to < 1.5 m : 45%
- 1.5 m and above : 3%
Wave period during favourable hours:
- < 8 s 46%
- 8 to < 10 s 16%
- 10 s and above 39%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, March stands out as the most favorable for surfing at Sopelana (100% of favorable daylight hours).
At the other end, August showed the lowest rate, with 82% of favorable daylight hours.
At Sopelana in November, waves of 0.5 to 0.8 m accounted for 52% of favorable hours.
In October, the operating rate was 8 points higher than in September.
History of surfing conditions at Sopelana
| Month | Performance | < 0.5 m | 0.5 to < 0.8 m | 0.8 to < 1.5 m | 1.5 m and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 66% | 0% | 52% | 45% | 3% |
| October 2026 | 100% | 0% | 14% | 48% | 38% |
| September 2026 | 92% | 0% | 26% | 65% | 9% |
| August 2026 | 82% | 0% | 59% | 37% | 4% |
| July 2026 | 87% | 0% | 51% | 47% | 3% |
| June 2026 | 89% | 0% | 35% | 44% | 21% |
| May 2026 | 98% | 0% | 32% | 57% | 11% |
| April 2026 | 90% | 0% | 9% | 40% | 51% |
| March 2026 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 13% | 87% |
| February 2026 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 15% | 85% |
| January 2026 | 83% | 0% | 6% | 19% | 75% |
| December 2025 | 96% | 0% | 9% | 15% | 76% |
Wave period (history)
- November 2026 < 8 s 46%8-10 s 16%>= 10 s 39%
- October 2026 < 8 s 7%8-10 s 38%>= 10 s 55%
- September 2026 < 8 s 27%8-10 s 32%>= 10 s 41%
- August 2026 < 8 s 95%8-10 s 5%>= 10 s 0%
- July 2026 < 8 s 95%8-10 s 5%>= 10 s 0%
- June 2026 < 8 s 58%8-10 s 35%>= 10 s 7%
- May 2026 < 8 s 51%8-10 s 32%>= 10 s 17%
- April 2026 < 8 s 33%8-10 s 17%>= 10 s 50%
- March 2026 < 8 s 1%8-10 s 25%>= 10 s 74%
- February 2026 < 8 s 9%8-10 s 19%>= 10 s 72%
- January 2026 < 8 s 25%8-10 s 15%>= 10 s 59%
- December 2025 < 8 s 17%8-10 s 21%>= 10 s 61%
Other nearby spots
- Pl. de Arrigunaga — 3.2 km
- Playa de Ereaga — 4.1 km
- Gorliz — 5.9 km
- La Arena — 9.6 km
- Bakio — 17 km
- Orinon — 25.7 km