El Brusco Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 3.48° W

El Brusco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Brusco sea temperature is
23.5° C
2.2° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 976 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 21st Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 21st Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 27th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for El Brusco over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest with you, it’s a bit of a slow burn to start, with a whole heap of flat, choppy, or just plain messy days before we see any real action.

We’re kicking off on Friday the 21st of August with a 5ft NW swell and a cross-on wind. The water’s a balmy 74°, which is feeling a lot warmer than usual for this time of year. But don’t get too excited, it’s poor out there. The combined swell energy is sitting at 437 (moderate), but with that onshore wind, you’ll be battling chop. That theme sticks around for a good long while. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are a write-off with tiny waves and messy winds. We even get a morning of glassy conditions on Monday the 24th, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft. It’s a tough stretch until Thursday the 27th.

Now, Thursday the 27th of August is where things start to get interesting, but only for the brave. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 8ft from the NW, with a combined energy of 976 (strong!). That’s a big, powerful wave, and with that cross-shore wind, it’s going to be a raw, challenging day. Only for the experienced crew. It’s still a bit raw, though, and only scores as “marginal.”

The real standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Friday the 28th of August morning. We get a solid 5ft NW groundswell, a period of 9 seconds, and glassy conditions. That’s your window. The combined swell energy is a healthy 427 (moderate) and the wind is dead calm. It’s going to be clean, with proper shape on offer. This is the best looking session of the entire run. It’s an advanced break, and with the word out, you can expect some company.

Things stay surfable through the end of the month, with waist-high waves and varying winds, but nothing quite hits that peak again until we look way out. Thursday the 3rd of September morning looks promising. We’ve got a 7ft NW swell, glassy conditions, and a building energy of 477 (moderate). That’s a fair bit of water moving, so it’ll be powerful. Another one for the advanced surfers.

Friday the 4th of September keeps the good vibes going with clean, glassy conditions and a dropping 5ft NW swell. It’ll be a more manageable day than the day before.

So, to sum it up: don’t bother paddling out until Thursday the 27th unless you like frustration. The absolute pick of the bunch is the morning of Friday the 28th of August. Thursday the 3rd of September is another solid bet further out, but as always with a two-week forecast, keep an eye on it as we get closer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
00:26AM2.46m
1:10PM2.57m
2:03AM2.51m
2:31PM2.71m
3:07AM2.68m
3:25PM2.94m
3:51AM2.90m
4:05PM3.19m
4:27AM3.11m
4:39PM3.42m
4:59AM3.30m
5:11PM3.62m
Low Tide
5:59PM1.37m
6:33AM1.45m
7:29PM1.37m
7:57AM1.37m
8:42PM1.21m
8:59AM1.18m
9:33PM0.98m
9:44AM0.94m
10:12PM0.73m
10:21AM0.70m
10:47PM0.50m
10:55AM0.49m
11:20PM0.31m
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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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