El Brusco Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 3.48° W

El Brusco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Brusco sea temperature is
22.5°C
1.7° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, NNW swell with 1,388 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2PM. 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 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 31st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 5th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 5th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at El Brusco for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. There’s a window of weak, short-period leftovers and dodgy wind that’s going to keep things flat and messy from Monday the 31st of August through to the end of the first week. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the wetsuit might feel a bit overkill. But trust me, you’ll want to wait for the good stuff.

The first real standout is Saturday morning, September 5th. This is the one to circle on the calendar. El Brusco is due for a solid pulse of 6ft from the NNW with a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s real groundswell energy – the combined energy is a thumping 1112 (moderate to strong) – and it’s going to be glassy. Glassy! Easterly light air, clean as a whistle. This is a rare moment for a break that’s fairly consistent to line up perfectly. The swell direction is NNW, which is a good match for the optimum NW exposure here. With the period that long, those lines will be a bit more drawn out and better suited for the deeper take-offs. This is for advanced surfers only at 6ft; it’s got some grunt. Crowds are possible, so get there early.

The morning session on Tuesday, September 15th is another beauty. This one is a long-range call, so less certain, but it’s looking tasty. Expect 6ft from the NW with a 14-second period again. The combined energy reading is 1244 (strong). The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror. This is classic, powerful NW groundswell with zero wind. If this holds, it’s an absolute gem for the experienced crew. The afternoon will see a light cross-onshore wind come up, so the morning is the window.

The rest of the forecast is a bit of a mixed bag. There’s a small window of surfable but ordinary conditions on Thursday morning, September 10th, with a glassy 4ft from the NW, but it’s short-period (8 seconds) and won’t hold a candle to the standouts. The days in between are a write-off – small, weak, and choppy. There’s a notable gap of almost no decent surf from the start until the 5th, and then again after the 6th until the 15th.

For the average punter, the 6ft to 6ft stuff on the 5th and 15th is going to be beyond beginner territory. The 4ft on the 10th is more manageable, but it’s not the quality. If you’re an advanced surfer looking for a proper session, those two mornings – September 5th and September 15th – are your best bets.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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NW
10
1.8
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10
1.6
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
1.2
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10
0.9
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9
0.7
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0.4
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1.7
NNW
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2
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13
1.7
NW
12
1.5
NNW
12
1.1
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11
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
553
664
475
305
262
132
68
40
21
14
47
35
34
73
65
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1349
907
575
297
142
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
N
5
SSE
5
E
10
NE
5
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
ESE
15
E
20
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5
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10
W
15
NNW
5
SW
5
ENE
15
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10
ESE
15
E
20
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:20PM3.78m
7:40AM3.58m
7:57PM3.62m
8:18AM3.44m
8:39PM3.40m
9:03AM3.25m
9:31PM3.13m
10:00AM3.03m
10:42PM2.87m
11:22AM2.88m
00:21AM2.75m
1:02PM2.92m
1:56AM2.87m
Low Tide
1:07PM0.19m
1:30AM0.19m
1:44PM0.30m
2:07AM0.36m
2:25PM0.47m
2:50AM0.60m
3:15PM0.69m
3:43AM0.87m
4:19PM0.92m
4:54AM1.10m
5:47PM1.06m
6:27AM1.17m
7:23PM0.97m
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8:52
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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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