Deba surf break

Deba surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 CEST
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Deba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Deba sea temperature is
19.8° C
(Which is 3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Deba surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,762 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Deba this week:

The surf forecast for Deba over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Deba in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 5th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 5th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Deba over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Sat
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
3
3
2
1
1
4
1
3
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
6
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.5
NW
10
2
NW
12
1.7
WNW
12
3
NW
11
2
NW
10
1.4
NW
12
1.1
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
102
215
164
213
186
157
130
77
128
322
496
415
246
270
424
1092
793
1762
738
533
229
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
NNW
10
N
5
SSW
5
NE
10
NNE
5
WSW
15
W
20
NW
10
SW
0
WNW
5
NE
10
SW
10
NNW
10
NE
5
S
15
WNW
5
NW
10
ENE
10
E
10
NNE
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
5:16AM3.30m
5:30PM3.44m
5:51AM3.29m
6:05PM3.44m
6:27AM3.24m
6:40PM3.40m
7:03AM3.16m
7:17PM3.33m
7:40AM3.06m
7:56PM3.25m
8:19AM2.95m
8:37PM3.15m
9:03AM2.85m
Low Tide
11:00PM0.52m
11:13AM0.58m
11:37PM0.50m
11:50AM0.60m
00:15AM0.52m
12:26PM0.64m
00:53AM0.58m
1:03PM0.71m
1:32AM0.68m
1:41PM0.79m
2:12AM0.78m
2:21PM0.89m
2:56AM0.87m
3:05PM0.98m
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:30
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:39
9:40
9:42
9:43
9:43
9:44
9:45
9:45
1
1
Temp °C
17
17
18
17
17
20
18
18
18
18
18
20
20
18
19
18
16
16
16
17
21
16
16
17
16
16
20
18
17
15
16
18
19
20
19
19
18
14
14
15
16
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
1.6
NW
8
1.6
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.5
NW
10
2
NW
12
1.7
WNW
12
3
NW
11
2
NW
10
1.4
NW
12
1.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
102
215
164
213
186
157
130
77
55
322
496
415
246
270
424
1092
793
1762
738
533
229
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
8
0.7
NW
6
0.6
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
5
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
N
3
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
W
18
0.2
WNW
15
0.5
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
NW
11
Energy kJ
24
32
23
11
2
1
14
6
22
107
136
78
42
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
NW
9
Energy kJ
31
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
4
1.3
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
5
0.8
NNE
4
Energy kJ
29
12
128
74
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
1
2
4
3
4
3
3
2
Distance (km)
3
48
31
0
31
31
0
398
90
0
0
0
0
90
31
0
90
48
9
9
31
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
4
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
9
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Information about the Deba Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Deba provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Deba can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Deba surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Deba) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Deba may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Deba is 14 km (9 miles) from Zarautz. If you plan a holiday in Pais Vasco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Zarautz. Zarautz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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