Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Brusco in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at the 16-day picture for El Brusco. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with a couple of definite highlights if you time it right. This is an advanced wave, and it’s fairly consistent, but expect company as crowds are often around.
We kick things off with a solid little run. Saturday morning, August 29th is glassy with a clean 5-foot swell out of the northwest, period a healthy 9 seconds and moderate energy (343). That’s the kind of start that gets the stoke up. The afternoon turns to onshore junk though, so make sure you get it early.
After a couple of rougher days, the next real standout comes Monday morning, August 31st. The wind is dead calm and the swell has bumped up a touch to 5 feet from the northwest, with a longer 10-second period. The energy jumps to a solid 456. For an advanced spot, this is prime. The afternoon stays sizable but the onshore wind will mess with the shape.
Tuesday morning, September 1st offers another glassy window with a smaller, clean 4-foot NW swell. It’s not as powerful, but if you want clean, user-friendly waves at El Brusco, this is it.
Then we hit a proper lull. From Wednesday morning, September 2nd right through to Friday afternoon, September 4th, the swell drops way off, all under 2 feet and with very low energy. It’s not worth paddling out for that micro-swell. That flat spell lasts for about 3 days.
The pulse returns for Saturday morning, September 5th, but the wind is a messy cross-shore at 9 mph, making conditions marginal. Not a goer.
Now, here is the long-range highlight. Sunday morning, September 6th is looking like the best on offer. It’s dead glassy with a 5-foot swell from the NNW, and here’s the kicker: the period stretches out to a very long 12 seconds, producing strong energy (529). This is proper groundswell. At an advanced break like this, that’s going to mean long, powerful lines, but with that long period, watch for it to wall up. Get on it early for the cleanest conditions.
Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th look poor, with messy winds. Wednesday morning, September 9th sees a big jump in size to 7 feet from the NNW, period 11 seconds, packing a punch (991 energy). That’s a serious, expert-only wave. The 12 mph cross-shore wind will put some chop on the face though, making it a tricky prospect even for the best.
After that, the energy fades again into the second week with small, weak swells and only very ordinary conditions through the end of the forecast period.
So to wrap it up: score the glassy windows early on August 29th and September 1st, but the clear winner on paper is Sunday morning, September 6th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
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932 | 343 | 275 | 262 | 377 | 257 | 235 | 456 | 484 | 384 | 273 | 236 | 132 | 68 | 53 | 31 | 27 | 39 | 65 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:01AM3.58m | 6:14PM3.85m | 6:32AM3.64m | 6:46PM3.85m | 7:05AM3.64m | 7:20PM3.78m | 7:40AM3.58m | 7:57PM3.62m | 8:18AM3.44m | 8:39PM3.40m | 9:03AM3.25m | 9:31PM3.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:51PM0.17m | 12:00PM0.21m | 00:23AM0.10m | 12:33PM0.17m | 00:55AM0.11m | 1:07PM0.19m | 1:30AM0.19m | 1:44PM0.30m | 2:07AM0.36m | 2:25PM0.47m | 2:50AM0.60m | 3:15PM0.69m | 3:43AM0.87m | ||||||
— | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
8:57 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
932 | 343 | 275 | 262 | 377 | 257 | 235 | 456 | 484 | 384 | 273 | 236 | 132 | 68 | 53 | 31 | 27 | 39 | 65 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | — | ENE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 46 | 40 | 72 | 46 | 12 |
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Information about the El Brusco Surf forecast
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.











