
Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NW swell with 168 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. 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+) | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, grab a coffee, let’s have a look at what we’ve got for El Brusco. It’s a quiet outlook, to be honest. We have only one break flagged here: El Brusco – an advanced-level wave that’s fairly consistent but needs the right conditions.
The water temperature is sitting at 72°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual – you’re practically in a bath.
The pattern for the next week and a half is pretty grim. From Monday, July 6 right through to Thursday, July 16, we’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf with poor conditions. Swell heights barely scrape 2ft, the period is short and choppy, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore. The combined wave energy is pathetic, often under 100 (for example, 53 on Monday morning, 33 on Tuesday). There’s a brief moment on Sunday, July 12, with light rain and a cross-shore breeze, but the swell is only 2ft – nothing to get excited about. Honestly, for paddle surfing, it’s a write-off. A beach or beach-and-reef setup like this in such light, messy conditions might be more fun for a kite surfer, but that’s about it.
There’s a gap in *good* surf for nearly two weeks. Then things get interesting, but not necessarily good.
The standout – and I’m using that term loosely – comes late on Sunday, July 19. Around Sunday afternoon, a pulse of swell arrives: 7ft from the NNW, with an 8-second period. The combined energy jumps to a strong 531. That’s some serious power for a spot that normally sees 2ft. However, the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, so it’s going to be choppy. This swell is over 8ft? No, it’s 7ft – still big enough that it’s for experts only. Beginners stay well clear. The direction (NNW) is slightly off the optimum NW, but it’s close enough to wrap in. Monday, July 20 morning still has 5ft from the NNW with another strong energy reading of 257, but the wind stays cross-onshore.
For the entire 16-day run, if you *have* to paddle out, aim for Sunday, July 19 afternoon or Monday, July 20 morning. It’s the only window with any real size and energy. That said, it’s messy, and the swell has a shorter period (7-8 seconds), so don’t expect long, peeling lines. This is a raw, powerful, onshore-shoved wave. It’s promising but not a classic.
That’s the long and short of it. A long flat spell, then one punchy but rough window. Keep an eye on the forecast, because things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
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40 | 40 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 51 | 76 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 90 | 64 | 43 | 59 | 80 | 54 | 63 | 101 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:21AM3.04m | 9:37PM3.23m | 10:09AM2.98m | 10:28PM3.14m | 11:06AM2.95m | 11:30PM3.07m | 12:12PM2.96m | 00:42AM3.05m | 1:23PM3.05m | 1:57AM3.13m | 2:33PM3.23m | 3:07AM3.28m | 3:35PM3.47m | 4:09AM3.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:22PM0.81m | 3:57AM0.74m | 4:12PM0.90m | 4:50AM0.80m | 5:13PM0.96m | 5:52AM0.85m | 6:23PM0.94m | 7:01AM0.84m | 7:36PM0.83m | 8:09AM0.75m | 8:45PM0.63m | 9:13AM0.59m | 9:47PM0.39m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NE 4 | NW 8 | NW 4 | WNW 10 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
13 | 40 | 25 | 7 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 51 | 76 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 90 | 64 | 43 | 59 | 80 | 54 | 63 | 101 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | NE 4 | NW 8 | NE 4 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 4 | — | WNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | — | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 8 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 |
40 | — | 6 | 25 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 26 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 7 | 37 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNE 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | WNW 2 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 |
— | 18 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 30 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 17 | 108 | 108 | 749 | 108 | 398 | 477 | 12 | 32 | 46 | 12 | 101 | 46 | 12 | 32 | 46 | 2 | 16 | 101 | 0 |
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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.










