El Brusco Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 3.48° W

El Brusco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Brusco sea temperature is
22.0°C
1.5° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, NNW swell with 714 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with NNW 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) 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 (Wed 9th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 13th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid window of surf coming, but it’s going to be a bit of a wait before things really get good, and there are a few flat days to get through first.

The first real surf worth paddling out for is on Wednesday morning, September 9th, at El Brusco. It’s a bit of a rough start though – the swell is 5ft from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is cross-on from the NW at 6 mph. The combined swell energy is moderate at 414, but the conditions are marginal with that wind putting a bit of a bump on the face. Not ideal, but it’s the first wave of the period.

Things clean up nicely on Sunday morning, September 13th. This is the standout period. The swell is 5ft from the NW, but the period jumps to 13 seconds, so it’s proper groundswell with real energy (679 in the combined swell energy). The wind is light and cross-offshore from the ESE at 6 mph, leaving the waves clean and well-shaped. At 5ft, it’s a good size for a range of surfers, but beginners might find it a bit challenging. The water temperature is about average for the time of year. This is the best session on offer, hands down. The only thing to watch for is that longer period (over 11 seconds) means the sets will be more powerful and spaced out, which is a dream at a point or reef, but El Brusco is a fairly exposed spot, so be ready for the lulls.

After that, the surf drops off. The next week is mostly small, poor quality, or onshore junk. There’s a window of glassy conditions on Saturday morning, September 19th, with a 3ft swell from the NW (8 second period), but the energy is weak (139) and the conditions are just surfable, nothing special.

Then, on Sunday morning, September 20th, the wind goes glassy and calm, with a 4ft swell from the NNW (10 seconds) and combined energy of 308. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions” – this is the second standout. The glassy conditions will make for a clean, fun morning. The swell is a bit smaller than the 13th, but the lack of wind makes it a very appealing option.

The final week is pretty quiet. The surf gets small and messy, with only a couple of brief windows. On Wednesday morning, September 23rd, there’s a tiny 1ft swell from the NW, but the period is a massive 19 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell. The combined energy is 238, but at that size, it’s barely breaking. It’s more of a novelty than a session. The following morning, September 24th, has a 3ft NW swell at 13 seconds with light cross-shore wind, but it’s just marginal.

Overall, the best bet is Sunday morning, September 13th, with the clean, cross-offshore conditions and the 5ft NW groundswell. The second best is Sunday morning, September 20th, with the glassy conditions and a fun 4ft swell. Don’t hold your breath for the first week; it’s mostly a waiting game.

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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
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0
2
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.3
NNW
8
1.4
NNW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.8
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
9
0.8
NW
10
0.7
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.7
NNW
14
1.4
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
471
380
212
394
292
220
103
49
138
76
44
33
183
679
627
597
343
229
122
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
NW
15
N
5
SSW
10
E
15
ENE
5
SSW
0
NE
10
NE
5
SSE
10
E
20
ENE
10
SE
10
ESE
15
ENE
5
SE
10
E
20
ENE
10
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
cross
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:58AM3.39m
4:14PM3.77m
4:42AM3.61m
4:57PM3.98m
5:21AM3.76m
5:36PM4.07m
5:58AM3.82m
6:13PM4.04m
6:32AM3.80m
6:48PM3.91m
7:05AM3.70m
7:22PM3.69m
Low Tide
9:37PM0.40m
9:52AM0.45m
10:24PM0.13m
10:36AM0.21m
11:04PM-0.04m
11:16AM0.04m
11:42PM-0.11m
11:54AM-0.02m
00:18AM-0.06m
12:30PM0.03m
00:52AM0.08m
1:07PM0.16m
1:26AM0.30m
heavy rain
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7:45
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8:37
8:36
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8:31
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 mm
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Temp °C
19
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19
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Feels °C
19
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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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