Zarautz Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Spain – Pais Vasco)
| Name: | Zarautz |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: NNW | Offshore Wind: S |
Zarautz in Pais Vasco is an exposed beach break that has very reliable surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the south. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the north northwest. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Best around high tide. Likely to be crowded if working. Hazards include crowds / pollution.
Overall Zarautz Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The graph shows the variation of swells directed at Zarautz through a typical year. It ... (show all text)
The rose diagram illustrates how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from differ... (show all text)
Also see Zarautz surf quality by season and Zarautz surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Zarautz |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Zarautz:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Karramarro | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Orio | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Playa de Gaztetape | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Orrua | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Roca Puta | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Zarautz: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 193 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 359 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 423 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 458 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 502 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Zarautz: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 408 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 408 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 497 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 497 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Devonport, England | 498 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Zarautz: |
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| Closest ski area | La Pierre Saint Martin (France) | 75 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Lunada (Spain) | 75 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Valdezcaray (Spain) | 82 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Astun (Spain) | 90 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Candanchu (Spain) | 90 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Zarautz: |
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| Closest city location | Zarautz (Spain) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Getaria (Spain) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Zumaia (Spain) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Usurbil (Spain) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Asteasu (Spain) | 7 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Zarautz is San Sebastian Airport (EAS) in Spain, 32 km (20 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Zarautz is Anglet (Biarritz-bayonne) Airport (BIQ) in France, 56 km (35 miles) away.
- Third is Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Spain, 60 km (37 miles) away.
- Vitoria Airport (VIT) in Spain is 64 km (40 miles) away.
- Pamplona Airport (PNA), also in Spain is the fifth nearest airport to Zarautz and is 72 km (45 miles) away.
