El Brusco Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 3.48° W

El Brusco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Brusco sea temperature is
23.5° 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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NW swell with 465 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 26th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 25th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu.

First up, we're looking at El Brusco. This is an advanced-level spot, and it's fairly consistent in terms of waves showing up, but the wind and conditions are gonna be a real battle for the next few days. The water is sitting at 74°F, which is about 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that's a big anomaly, so the ocean is feeling mighty warm.

Honestly, the outlook is a bit grim to start. From Thursday the 23rd right through to the end of July, we're scraping the barrel. Thursday afternoon gives us a tiny 2ft swell from the NNE with a short 6-second period, and a cross-onshore wind is making a mess of it. The combined energy is a weak 49. The next few days are similar: small, short-period swell, and cross-onshore or cross winds. By Saturday the 25th, the swell picks up to 5ft - 7ft from the WNW, but the wind is howling at 22 mph, making it a lumpy, choppy mess. The energy jumps to 335 on Saturday afternoon, but with those winds, it's a kite-surfing show, not a paddle session.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday morning, July 27th. We get a 5ft swell from the NNW with a 10-second period, which is a nice groundswell. The wind is light and offshore from the North, and the energy is a solid 453. This is the best on offer in the first week. It's still a little marginal, and the high period (10 seconds) on a spot like this will mean longer waits between sets, but the offshore wind will clean it right up. For an advanced surfer, this is the session to target.

After that, it's back to the doldrums until Wednesday morning, August 5th. We get a glassy morning with a 3ft swell from the NNW, 10-second period, and 174 energy. It's surfable but very ordinary. The wind is dead calm, so it will be clean, but it's tiny.

Beyond that, into the second week (August 6th and 7th), the swell drops right off again. Tiny, weak, short-period swells with onshore or cross-onshore winds. Nothing to write home about.

So, the standout is Monday, July 27th. That 5ft, 10-second groundswell with offshore wind is the only window where things come together. For the rest of the 16 days, it's a long, frustrating wait. The spot is exposed to the NW, and the optimum swell direction is NW, so when the swell does show, it's in the right zone, but the wind is just ruining it most of the time.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
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NNE
6
0.6
NNW
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0.5
N
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0.9
WNW
4
1.1
NW
6
1.6
WNW
6
2
NW
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1.9
NNW
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1.5
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7
1.3
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1.5
NNW
10
1.4
NNW
10
1.3
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10
1.1
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10
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
NW
9
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NW
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0.6
NW
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NW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
29
17
36
69
202
335
397
229
142
127
453
394
346
235
164
123
132
59
74
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
SSW
15
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
35
W
35
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
20
WNW
15
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5
N
15
NE
15
ESE
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ENE
10
WSW
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WNW
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NW
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
5:03PM3.36m
5:24AM3.22m
5:38PM3.51m
Low Tide
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
10:44AM0.74m
11:11PM0.59m
11:20AM0.58m
11:46PM0.45m
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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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