Deba surf break

Deba surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 02 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
16.9° C
(Which is 2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 2nd May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 2nd May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 5th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.4
NW
8
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.5
NW
10
0.8
NW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
286
232
177
168
159
154
173
163
127
212
286
280
207
129
86
46
99
76
41
38
20
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SSE
5
NNE
5
SSW
15
NNW
15
WNW
5
NW
5
NNW
10
W
10
W
20
NW
10
W
15
W
15
NW
0
S
5
ESE
5
NNE
5
S
5
S
10
ENE
15
SSE
off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross
off
High Tide
5:52PM3.58m
6:10AM3.47m
6:22PM3.53m
6:42AM3.35m
6:54PM3.43m
7:15AM3.20m
7:28PM3.29m
7:51AM3.02m
8:06PM3.12m
8:32AM2.84m
8:51PM2.96m
9:21AM2.67m
9:46PM2.82m
Low Tide
11:37AM0.36m
11:56PM0.33m
12:10PM0.44m
00:31AM0.41m
12:43PM0.57m
1:07AM0.54m
1:18PM0.72m
1:44AM0.72m
1:55PM0.89m
2:26AM0.91m
2:37PM1.06m
3:15AM1.08m
3:28PM1.21m
4:15AM1.19m
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7:01
7:00
6:58
6:58
6:56
6:54
6:54
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9:10
9:12
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:16
9:17
1
5
3
5
1
2
1
2
1
3
3
2
5
Temp °C
18
20
17
19
19
15
14
15
14
13
15
14
14
15
14
14
16
15
17
20
17
16
18
18
18
19
15
13
14
13
11
11
11
11
12
13
13
14
15
17
19
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.7
NW
6
0.8
NW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.6
NW
4
Energy kJ
286
232
177
168
159
154
173
163
127
212
280
129
86
40
99
76
41
38
16
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.4
NW
4
0.7
NW
5
0.1
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.4
NW
8
Energy kJ
23
10
8
1
5
27
6
29
46
6
3
1
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
3
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
15
Energy kJ
1
5
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
3
0.6
SSE
4
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
NW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.6
NW
5
0.4
WNW
3
1.4
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.4
NE
3
Energy kJ
5
11
2
5
22
13
3
286
207
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
31
54
0
31
69
3
525
3
3
90
0
7
31
7
14
26
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
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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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