Deba surf break

Deba surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 04 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
17.0° 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 Monday (May 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Deba in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 4th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 9th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 5th May)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
1
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1
NW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
6
1
NW
7
0.9
NW
6
0.4
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NNW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.5
NW
14
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.4
WNW
11
0.8
NW
6
0.8
NW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
173
163
127
159
215
139
184
164
94
59
31
49
45
40
102
149
126
65
47
45
56
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
WNW
5
SW
5
WNW
10
NNW
10
W
15
W
20
WNW
10
S
10
E
5
ENE
15
SSE
10
S
0
SSE
5
SSE
15
S
5
SSW
15
S
10
WNW
5
NNE
15
SSW
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross
cross-on
off
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
High Tide
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
10:26AM2.56m
10:54PM2.76m
11:42AM2.57m
00:07AM2.81m
Low Tide
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
4:32PM1.30m
5:26AM1.20m
5:46PM1.29m
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light rain
rain showers
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rain showers
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part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
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6:58
6:58
6:56
6:54
6:54
6:52
6:50
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9:13
9:14
9:15
9:16
9:17
9:19
9:20
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
4
Temp °C
13
13
14
12
14
14
14
15
14
15
17
17
18
22
16
18
23
21
16
14
14
12
11
14
11
13
12
10
11
12
13
14
17
16
20
14
15
22
21
14
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
1
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1
NW
8
0.1
NW
12
1
NW
7
0.9
NW
6
0.6
NW
6
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NNW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.5
NW
14
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.4
WNW
11
0.8
NW
6
0.8
NW
6
Energy kJ
173
163
127
159
215
139
6
94
59
24
49
45
40
102
149
126
65
47
45
56
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.3
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NE
4
0.1
W
16
0.2
NNW
16
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
NW
9
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
5
1
19
25
31
6
5
26
24
19
18
56
20
23
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
4
0.1
NW
8
0.4
NW
5
0.1
W
16
0.3
NW
3
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
NW
15
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
NW
14
Energy kJ
1
2
7
5
2
35
59
3
8
7
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
5
0.5
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
3
1.2
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
6
0.8
NE
4
0.3
SSE
2
0.4
SW
3
0.2
S
7
0.4
S
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.3
S
2
Energy kJ
26
10
16
3
184
164
16
1
3
4
2
8
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
48
12
0
12
48
0
48
118
0
9
53
7
7
7
0
0
0
0
138
31
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
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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