El Brusco Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 3.48° W

El Brusco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Brusco sea temperature is
22.7° C
2.6° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with 238 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this stretch through the end of July and into the start of August is a real tough one for El Brusco. We’re looking at a pretty grim run of surf, where the conditions just don’t line up to give us anything decent. The first solid sign of *anything* worth paddling out for isn’t until the very end of the month, and even then, it’s a gamble.

The whole pattern is dominated by small, weak swell and persistent cross-onshore winds that are just going to mess up any chance of a clean wave. The combined energy readings are mostly in the weak to moderate range, with the highest values not arriving until the end of the outlook, and even then, the wind is a problem. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

Saturday, July 18th through to Friday, July 24th is a total write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is a constant cross-onshore from the NE. The best you’ll get is a few tiny wind ripples, but that’s not surf. The combined energy stays below 100 (weak) most of this time, peaking at a measly 244 on Monday afternoon – but that’s still with a 5 ft cross-onshore mess. Just don’t bother.

Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th see a bit of a bump in size, but the wind turns strong from the west. You’ve got a moderate cross-shore, which is better than onshore, but the swell is still short-period and the energy is moderate (168 to 248). It’s a choppy, uneven mess – more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-out.

Now, Monday, July 27th and Tuesday, July 28th – things start to get interesting in terms of size and energy, but the wind is still a problem. The combined energy jumps to 390 on Monday afternoon (moderate) with a 5 ft NW swell, and Tuesday peaks at 395 with a 5 ft NNW swell. But the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, making it choppy and ordinary. You’d be fighting the wind all session.

The one true standout – and I mean the only bright spot in this whole 16-day window – is Wednesday, July 29th. The morning offers a 6 ft NW swell with a period of 11 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy is a solid 686 (strong). More importantly, the wind is a light cross-shore from the ENE, which will keep the surface clean. This is a decent wave for an advanced surfer – it’s over 5 ft, so it’s a bit much for the average punter, but with that cross-shore breeze, it’ll be holding good shape. The northwest swell is a good direction for El Brusco, too. The afternoon is a write-off again with the wind swinging onshore, but that morning session is your best bet. Crowds are likely here, so get in early.

Thursday, July 30th morning you’ll find glassy conditions with a 4 ft NW swell, but the energy is only moderate (211) and the waves are described as “very ordinary.” It’s a surfable wave, but nothing special.

From Friday, July 31st onwards, it all fades back to small, weak, and messy. The swell drops below 3 ft, the energy is weak, and the wind is a mix of cross and cross-onshore. A couple of glassy mornings on the 2nd of August, but the swell is only 2 ft – not enough to get excited about.

So, to wrap it up: the only window worth a look is Wednesday morning, July 29th. That’s your standout. Get on it, because the rest of the forecast is a flat, choppy snooze-fest.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
4
0.3
NNW
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0.1
N
11
0.3
NW
10
0.3
NW
9
0.3
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9
1
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6
1.4
N
7
1.5
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7
1.3
NNE
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1.3
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1.5
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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15
13
13
81
181
238
161
147
206
129
73
62
45
26
41
41
Wind (km/h)
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NE
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NE
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N
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NNE
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WSW
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High Tide
8:13AM3.53m
8:31PM3.80m
8:58AM3.35m
9:16PM3.53m
9:43AM3.16m
10:03PM3.24m
10:32AM2.97m
10:55PM2.96m
11:28AM2.81m
11:58PM2.74m
12:36PM2.72m
1:13AM2.64m
Low Tide
1:57AM0.06m
2:08PM0.27m
2:42AM0.26m
2:53PM0.47m
3:27AM0.51m
3:41PM0.70m
4:14AM0.77m
4:34PM0.94m
5:06AM1.01m
5:35PM1.13m
6:07AM1.19m
6:46PM1.23m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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