
Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNE swell with 261 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – the outlook for El Brusco over the next 16 days is a real tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with nothing rideable for the first week and a half. The water is sitting at a very unusual 73°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s out of the ordinary.
From Wednesday the 15th right through to late on Monday the 20th, we’re dealing with tiny, weak waves. The combined swell energy is mostly in the single digits or low double-digits (like 14, 29, 35), and the heights are barely breaking 2 ft. The winds are just about all cross-on, making for poor, choppy conditions. There’s no surf to speak of.
Things start to show a little bit of life around Monday afternoon, the 20th. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the NNE, with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 304. That’s moderate wave energy. But the problem is it’s still called “poor surf conditions” and the wind is onshore. It’s a bit of a tease. That little pulse continues into Tuesday the 21st with 5 ft waves, but again, cross-on winds and a short period keep it messy.
The best chance we get in this whole forecast window is on Thursday the 23rd in the morning. I’m talking about Thursday the 23rd, morning. The swell drops back to 2 ft from the NW, but look at this – we get glassy conditions. There’s barely a breath of wind, and the water will be smooth. The period is short at 5 seconds, so it won’t have much punch, but it’ll be clean. The combined energy is only 38, so it’s weak, but it’s the only window where the conditions line up. This is the standout, but it’s a small one for beginners who just want to get wet.
After that, Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th see a bit more size – 4 ft to 5 ft – but the winds strengthen and get cross or cross-on, stirring up the surface. The energy on Saturday afternoon hits 236, which is moderate, but a fresh cross-shore wind makes it lumpy. Sunday the 26th is a bit cleaner with lighter winds and 4 ft swell from the NNW, but it’s still not a standout.
Honestly, for the whole 16 days, the only time I’d even think about paddling out is that glassy morning on Thursday the 23rd. The rest is a write-off. If you’re a kite surfer, the stronger wind days on the 25th with 5 ft swell might be more interesting for you, because for paddle surfing, it’s just not on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 36 | 97 | 252 | 247 | 171 | 191 | 111 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:13PM4.05m | 6:43AM3.72m | 7:00PM4.08m | 7:29AM3.66m | 7:46PM3.99m | 8:13AM3.53m | 8:31PM3.80m | 8:58AM3.35m | 9:16PM3.53m | 9:43AM3.16m | 10:03PM3.24m | 10:32AM2.97m | 10:55PM2.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:50AM0.14m | 00:24AM-0.09m | 12:37PM0.10m | 1:11AM-0.06m | 1:22PM0.14m | 1:57AM0.06m | 2:08PM0.27m | 2:42AM0.26m | 2:53PM0.47m | 3:27AM0.51m | 3:41PM0.70m | 4:14AM0.77m | 4:34PM0.94m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NW 9 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 36 | 96 | 252 | 247 | 171 | 191 | 111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | N 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
10 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 97 | 52 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | W 10 | N 6 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 340 | 340 | 375 | 462 | 482 | 751 | 798 | 754 | 860 | 1072 | 477 | 194 | 476 | 476 | 12 | 7 | 42 | 0 | 7 | 42 | 0 |
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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.










