
Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NW swell with 172 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Brusco this week:
The surf forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Brusco in the next 16 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for this stretch. Straight up, I gotta tell ya, it’s a tough forecast. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but the first week and a half is pretty grim. The swell is tiny and the wind ain’t helping. There are some hints of life in the second week, but it’s a long wait for not much pay-off.
The only break on the menu is El Brusco. It’s an advanced wave, fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the north-west swell, which is the direction we need. The water is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not a big deal, but worth noting.
Right from the start, Wednesday the 5th of August, we’ve got nothing. A tiny 1ft NW swell with a 5-second period is just sad. The wind is light offshore, but the energy is only 26 – that’s barely a ripple. Forget it.
Thursday the 6th is a write-off. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the NNW, but with a cross-shore breeze and a comment of “poor surf conditions,” it’s a hard pass. The energy is 112 (moderate), but the wind ruins it.
Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are more of the same. Tiny waves, 2ft and 1.0ft, with periods so short they’re just wind chop. Saturday morning is glassy, but there’s nothing to ride.
Sunday the 9th, Monday the 10th, and Tuesday the 11th are all cross-onshore and choppy. The swell stays around 2ft to 3ft, with periods of 10 seconds. The energy ticks up to 122 on Tuesday morning, but it’s still messy. Not worth paddling out for.
The whole first week is a bust. We’re looking at a dry spell of about 10 days with no real surf on offer.
Now, here’s where it gets a little interesting. On the 15th of August, a Saturday morning, the swell jumps to 3ft from the NW with an 11-second period. The energy is a solid 249 (moderate-strong), and the wind is light and cross-shore. That’s the best-looking window in the whole run. It’s still not massive, but it’s the only real pulse of energy. The afternoon of the 15th holds 4ft from the NNW with a 10-second period and energy of 255, but the wind shifts onshore. That Saturday morning session is the standout, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep your expectations in check.
After that, it drops back down. Sunday the 16th has a clean window in the morning with cross-offshore wind, but the swell is back to 2ft. The 17th and 18th have some moderate energy (132 and 119), but the wind is cross-onshore or choppy. The 20th of August has some cross-shore wind and rain showers, with energy around 140, but the swell is just 2ft.
Honestly, if you’re desperate, the morning of the 15th is your best bet. It’s a long-range call, so don’t get your hopes up too high. For the rest of it, you’re better off finding something else to do. The consistent lack of quality here means it’s not a shocking run for this area, but it’s still a bummer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 88 | 108 | 84 | 62 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 31 | 49 | 63 | 67 | 77 | 96 | 172 | 122 | 105 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:54PM3.18m | 10:26AM3.02m | 10:57PM3.00m | 11:37AM2.92m | 00:21AM2.89m | 1:04PM2.95m | 1:51AM2.95m | 2:25PM3.14m | 3:07AM3.15m | 3:31PM3.44m | 4:06AM3.39m | 4:26PM3.74m | 4:57AM3.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:38PM0.76m | 4:11AM0.79m | 4:38PM0.91m | 5:16AM0.96m | 5:55PM1.00m | 6:36AM1.03m | 7:22PM0.94m | 7:57AM0.94m | 8:40PM0.72m | 9:06AM0.72m | 9:43PM0.43m | 10:02AM0.47m | 10:37PM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 4 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
10 | 88 | 108 | 84 | 62 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 49 | 63 | 67 | 77 | 96 | 172 | 122 | 105 | 70 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NE 5 | W 10 | NW 10 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 11 | N 4 | NW 6 | NNW 3 | N 4 | — | N 5 | — | W 10 | NW 10 |
6 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 2 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | NW 7 | NW 12 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | W 12 |
10 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 4 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 38 | 391 | 788 | 579 | 463 | 194 | 39 | 340 | 12 | 12 | 44 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 12 |
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The above surf forecast table for El Brusco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Brusco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Brusco 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 (El Brusco) 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 El Brusco 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.
El Brusco is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Castro-Urdiales. If you plan a holiday in Spain - Cantabria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Castro-Urdiales. Castro-Urdiales has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











