Deba surf break

Deba surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 05 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
17.2° C
(Which is 3.0°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 Tuesday (May 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 11th May)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 11th May)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
3
4
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.4
NW
6
1
NW
7
0.4
NW
10
0.6
NW
7
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.5
NW
14
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NNW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NW
11
0.5
NW
7
1.1
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
8
2.2
NW
11
2.4
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
211
210
247
247
122
94
32
33
62
31
23
89
112
79
56
30
25
100
277
1060
885
Wind (km/h)
5
W
15
NW
10
WSW
15
W
15
NW
5
S
5
E
10
ENE
15
S
10
SSW
5
E
5
S
15
SSE
10
SE
15
S
30
SSW
15
SW
10
S
10
S
15
S
25
W
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
High Tide
7:28PM3.29m
7:51AM3.02m
8:06PM3.12m
8:32AM2.84m
8:51PM2.96m
9:21AM2.67m
9:46PM2.82m
10:26AM2.56m
10:54PM2.76m
11:42AM2.57m
00:07AM2.81m
12:54PM2.70m
1:12AM2.97m
Low Tide
1:18PM0.72m
1:44AM0.72m
1:55PM0.89m
2:26AM0.91m
2:37PM1.06m
3:15AM1.08m
3:28PM1.21m
4:15AM1.19m
4:32PM1.30m
5:26AM1.20m
5:46PM1.29m
6:35AM1.08m
6:54PM1.15m
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6:58
6:56
6:54
6:54
6:52
6:50
6:50
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9:14
9:15
9:16
9:17
9:19
9:20
9:21
1
2
3
1
3
1
4
1
2
9
Temp °C
13
15
14
15
16
15
15
18
19
17
20
18
15
21
19
18
21
20
18
20
13
12
11
12
11
12
14
13
16
18
16
20
18
13
19
17
12
17
17
16
18
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
9
1.3
WNW
9
0.1
NW
12
1
NW
7
0.6
NW
6
0.6
NW
7
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NNW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.4
NW
11
0.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
8
Energy kJ
211
247
6
94
32
33
62
31
23
42
112
79
51
30
23
100
277
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
4
0.3
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.3
ENE
3
0.2
N
4
0.1
NE
4
0.5
NW
14
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
NW
7
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
NW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.4
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
Energy kJ
1
19
25
31
2
1
1
89
20
19
56
11
7
37
224
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
NW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.1
NW
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
15
2
10
10
21
45
58
3
7
8
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.4
NW
6
0.4
NE
3
0.3
SSE
2
0.3
SSE
3
0.5
S
3
0.4
SW
3
0.5
NW
7
2.2
NW
11
2.4
NW
9
Energy kJ
210
247
122
3
1
1
4
4
25
1060
885
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
2
Distance (km)
3
378
0
14
434
0
9
9
7
14
26
0
3
0
0
43
28
0
0
0
233
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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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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