Deba surf break

Deba surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm 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
17.1° C
(Which is 2.8°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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 11th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
NW
9
1.2
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.4
NW
10
0.6
NW
7
0.6
NW
9
0.6
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
9
1.2
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
8
1.6
NW
9
1.4
NNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
402
247
216
177
84
32
33
61
40
23
96
118
81
56
24
103
124
93
292
359
236
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
WSW
15
WNW
10
NW
5
S
10
ENE
5
ENE
15
S
15
SSE
10
S
5
SSW
10
SSE
5
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
5
S
15
S
20
SW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
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
1:52PM2.92m
Low Tide
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
7:34AM0.86m
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rain showers
light rain
rain showers
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thunderstorm
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rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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6:56
6:54
6:54
6:52
6:50
6:50
6:48
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9:14
9:15
9:16
9:17
9:19
9:20
9:21
9:22
3
2
5
1
1
1
1
2
7
1
Temp °C
14
13
13
15
15
15
18
18
18
23
21
18
20
21
18
21
18
18
18
14
12
10
11
10
13
14
13
17
18
16
21
20
16
19
21
15
20
16
14
14
11
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.6
NW
6
0.6
NW
7
0.6
NW
9
0.6
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
9
0.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.4
NW
11
1.6
NW
9
1.4
NNW
8
Energy kJ
145
247
177
84
32
33
61
40
23
96
118
81
50
19
11
124
93
29
359
236
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.6
NE
4
0.3
NNE
5
0.3
N
4
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.6
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
9
Energy kJ
6
19
25
31
11
5
4
16
35
58
56
24
23
53
59
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
8
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
15
5
10
21
3
5
2
7
6
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
9
1.2
NW
9
0.6
NE
4
0.5
W
3
0.7
SSW
4
1.2
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
402
216
10
5
11
103
292
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
3
90
0
3
90
0
9
28
7
7
26
0
0
0
0
131
14
0
48
545
90
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
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
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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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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