Deba surf break

Deba surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 07 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
17.1° C
(Which is 2.7°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 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Deba in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 14th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
7
0.8
NNW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
14
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
9
0.6
NW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.3
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
1.1
NW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
86
41
23
30
73
59
56
24
30
22
77
36
81
73
53
29
17
37
16
65
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
S
10
SSE
10
SE
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
ENE
15
S
5
WSW
10
NNE
5
SSW
5
N
10
NNE
5
SW
10
WNW
20
NW
15
WSW
25
W
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
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
1:52PM2.92m
2:08AM3.19m
2:42PM3.19m
2:58AM3.44m
Low Tide
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
7:34AM0.86m
7:52PM0.93m
8:25AM0.61m
8:43PM0.66m
9:11AM0.37m
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mod rain
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6:54
6:52
6:50
6:50
6:48
6:48
6:47
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9:16
9:17
9:19
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:22
9:23
1
5
1
6
Temp °C
17
17
18
21
18
18
21
20
20
22
15
18
19
16
16
17
16
16
17
14
11
14
17
16
18
18
16
20
18
17
21
12
16
17
15
15
15
15
14
14
11
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
7
0.8
NNW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
9
0.6
NW
10
0.4
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
Energy kJ
33
86
41
23
22
73
59
56
24
30
22
77
36
81
73
53
29
17
37
16
9
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
9
0.3
N
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.3
NW
14
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
8
0.3
SW
3
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
4
0.4
NE
3
0.2
WNW
6
0.4
N
4
0.3
NW
10
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
31
3
2
30
20
59
24
10
1
11
10
1
3
3
4
15
6
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
8
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
NW
13
0.2
NNE
4
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
2
5
10
21
35
17
2
7
6
6
2
2
7
1
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
4
0.4
S
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.6
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.2
N
3
0.4
NW
3
1.1
NW
5
Energy kJ
16
2
2
3
3
6
3
1
4
65
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
63
7
14
132
7
0
0
7
14
53
28
7
31
7
7
139
14
374
558
563
496
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco
Rating
(10 max)
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)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
6
7
6
7
8
9
9
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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