El Brusco Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 3.48° W

El Brusco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Brusco sea temperature is
23.4° C
2.9° 

El Brusco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Brusco surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 21st Jul)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 27th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s call it like it is.

The next 16 days are a real bum steer for El Brusco. We’re staring down a long stretch of nothing worth paddling out for, with just one tiny window of hope. The water is running at 74°, which is a full 5° warmer than it should be – that’s really unusual, feels like a hot tub.

The only flicker comes on Monday, July 27th in the morning. There’s a 1.3m swell from the NNW, with a 10-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, so it’ll have some push and shape, with the combined energy at 308 (moderate). The wind is light from the NNE at 3 mph, crossing onshore, but it’s so light it’ll leave just a few ripples. The catch is the forecast is marginal, so it’s not a sure thing. By the afternoon, the wind swings to the ENE at 12 mph, chopping it up.

After that, it’s a long, slow decline. The rest of the run through August 5th is all ankle-biters under 1.0m, with short, weak periods of 5-7 seconds and combined energy dropping into the double digits. The wind is always cross or cross-on, never clean, so the surface is bumpy. There’s a solid 6-7 day stretch from the end of July into early August where the waves are basically non-existent.

For a spot that’s usually fairly consistent, this is a real downer. The forecasts can always change, but right now, don’t hold your breath. If you’ve got a kite, the afternoon of Saturday, July 25th might be worth a look with a strong breeze from the W at 25 mph pushing a lumpy 1.9m cross-shore chop (combined energy 310). For a regular surfer, it’s time to find something else to do.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning).

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NNE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
168
101
77
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34
55
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48
124
307
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204
168
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96
308
290
231
Wind (km/h)
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NE
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SW
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WSW
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20
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High Tide
10:55PM2.96m
11:28AM2.81m
11:58PM2.74m
12:36PM2.72m
1:13AM2.64m
1:48PM2.73m
2:26AM2.67m
2:53PM2.83m
3:24AM2.78m
3:44PM3.00m
4:10AM2.94m
4:26PM3.18m
4:49AM3.09m
Low Tide
4:34PM0.94m
5:06AM1.01m
5:35PM1.13m
6:07AM1.19m
6:46PM1.23m
7:16AM1.26m
7:58PM1.22m
8:22AM1.22m
9:00PM1.10m
9:17AM1.09m
9:50PM0.94m
10:04AM0.92m
10:33PM0.76m
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9:47
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Temp °C
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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.

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