Deba surf break

Deba surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 21 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
16.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (May 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Deba in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 21st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 26th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
NW
15
1
NW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
636
436
270
214
193
123
91
85
85
80
56
54
47
110
352
563
572
390
270
211
149
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
SSE
10
W
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
WNW
5
ENE
5
NE
5
SW
5
E
10
NE
10
SSW
5
SE
5
ENE
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
E
15
S
10
SSE
10
ENE
10
SW
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:50AM3.29m
9:11PM3.50m
9:53AM3.06m
10:17PM3.31m
11:04AM2.91m
11:28PM3.18m
12:16PM2.86m
00:39AM3.12m
1:23PM2.91m
1:43AM3.12m
2:19PM3.02m
2:37AM3.15m
3:05PM3.13m
3:23AM3.20m
Low Tide
2:44PM0.61m
3:28AM0.52m
3:45PM0.82m
4:36AM0.71m
4:55PM0.96m
5:48AM0.81m
6:07PM1.01m
6:55AM0.83m
7:15PM0.97m
7:52AM0.79m
8:12PM0.88m
8:40AM0.74m
9:01PM0.78m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:31
9:32
9:34
9:35
9:36
9:37
9:37
Temp °C
24
30
30
28
32
30
23
25
23
26
27
26
27
29
26
28
31
28
28
30
26
24
30
31
28
31
31
24
26
25
27
27
28
26
27
28
26
29
28
26
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
0.2
NNE
3
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
1
NW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
Energy kJ
636
436
1
214
193
123
91
85
85
80
56
54
47
47
352
563
572
390
270
211
149
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.3
WNW
4
0.2
N
4
0.4
N
4
0.3
N
4
0.4
N
5
0.5
NW
15
0.5
WNW
10
0.3
N
5
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
N
4
0.4
NE
3
Energy kJ
9
3
1
6
3
7
110
51
4
6
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
17
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
N
4
Energy kJ
11
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
3
1.1
WNW
11
0.1
NE
4
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
ENE
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
Energy kJ
4
3
270
1
2
2
6
7
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
3
0
9
48
31
7
7
7
31
7
7
0
0
0
9
0
0
49
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
6
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
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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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