Deba surf break

Deba surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 18 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
16.1° 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Deba in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 19th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 20th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Mon
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
12
1.3
NW
11
1.5
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.7
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
655
422
486
348
700
1997
1198
636
378
226
173
152
143
93
86
80
86
88
83
48
47
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
0
W
5
NNE
5
S
5
ENE
10
NE
5
S
5
ESE
5
ENE
10
W
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
SW
5
ESE
5
W
5
SSW
0
NE
10
NE
5
SSW
10
SE
5
E
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
High Tide
6:59AM3.74m
7:18PM3.86m
7:52AM3.53m
8:12PM3.70m
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
Low Tide
00:39AM-0.05m
12:58PM0.21m
1:31AM0.09m
1:49PM0.40m
2:27AM0.30m
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
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:29
9:30
9:30
9:31
9:32
9:34
9:35
9:36
5
4
Temp °C
15
21
20
18
18
19
18
24
28
27
28
31
29
23
18
18
17
21
20
27
31
14
20
19
18
17
17
18
24
28
29
28
31
31
24
19
19
19
21
22
27
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
12
1.3
NW
11
1.5
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.7
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
0.4
NE
4
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.8
NW
5
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
Energy kJ
655
422
486
348
700
1997
1198
636
378
4
173
152
143
93
26
80
86
88
83
48
47
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.9
WNW
15
0.4
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.4
WNW
13
0.6
N
5
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
NW
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.2
N
4
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
N
5
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
4
362
6
2
66
19
86
8
3
1
8
8
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
19
0.4
NW
13
0.2
W
3
0.5
NNW
5
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
14
45
1
15
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.6
ENE
3
1
WNW
11
0.5
NE
3
1
W
4
0.6
WNW
5
0.9
NW
5
0.4
NNE
5
Energy kJ
4
7
226
4
36
20
32
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
31
31
0
0
9
3
0
9
0
0
3
7
7
31
7
7
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
7
9
5
4
4
5
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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