Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, NW swell with 676 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty.
Straight up – the next 16 days at El Brusco are a mixed bag. We start with a bit of a wait, then a couple of real standouts on Saturday and Monday mornings, followed by a long quiet spell. The water’s sitting at 74°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – about 4°F above the average, so you can ditch the thick rubber.
The first surf worth paddling out for arrives Thursday afternoon the 27th of August. It’s only small, 1ft out of the NW with a short 8-second period, and cross-off wind from the SW at 25 mph – not exactly pristine, but it’s surfable with clean conditions. Combined energy is weak at 36. You won’t be stoked, but you’ll get wet.
Now here’s the good stuff. Friday morning the 28th of August – the swell jumps to 4ft from the NW, period a punchy 7 seconds, and cross-off wind from the SE at only 3 mph. Combined energy is moderate at 204. It’s clean, but the conditions are ordinary. Still, a solid option if you’re keen.
But the real standout is Saturday morning the 29th of August. Glassy. Dead flat wind from the ESE at 3 mph. Swell hits 5ft out of the NW with a 9-second period. Combined energy is moderate at 343. Expect good surf conditions – clean, well-shaped waves. This is the morning to clear your diary.
Monday morning the 31st of August is another beauty – glassy again, wind from the NW at 3 mph. Swell sits at 4ft out of the NW, 10-second period, with combined energy of 327. That’s a solid groundswell pulse with proper push. Clean, consistent, and the best of the bunch after Saturday.
From the 1st of September onward, it gets bleak. Tuesday the 1st morning is glassy but the swell drops to 4ft and then fades quickly. By Wednesday the 2nd, it’s down to 3ft with a weak 8-second period and energy at 84. From there, through to the 11th of September, we’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf – mostly under 3ft, poor wind, and low energy (often below 100). A few mornings have glassy conditions on the 7th and 10th of September, but the swell is tiny (2ft to 4ft) and won’t deliver much.
The one blip in the quiet period is Saturday the 5th of September morning – a knee-high 3ft NW groundswell with a long 12-second period, energy at 275. But cross-shore wind from the E at 9 mph makes it choppy and messy. If you’re desperate, it’s worth a look, but it’s not the standout.
Overall, hit the water Saturday the 29th of August morning or Monday the 31st of August morning for the cleanest, most powerful waves. After that, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 8 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 |
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23 | 35 | 174 | 319 | 524 | 343 | 269 | 205 | 348 | 300 | 252 | 327 | 640 | 503 | 311 | 236 | 156 | 84 | 67 | 77 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:11PM3.62m | 5:30AM3.46m | 5:42PM3.77m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:20PM0.31m | 11:28AM0.32m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 |
23 | 23 | 174 | 319 | 524 | 343 | 269 | 205 | 348 | 300 | 252 | 327 | 640 | 503 | 311 | 236 | 156 | 84 | 67 | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 5 |
12 | 19 | 30 | 110 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — |
— | 35 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 12 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 46 | 2 |
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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.











