
Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, NW swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Brusco this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Brusco in the next 16 days are 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a chat about El Brusco.
Well, this is a tough one to call. I’ve looked at the whole 16-day window and the honest truth is there isn’t a single moment where it’s pumping. In fact, most of it is pretty poor. The waves are barely there, and when we do get a little bump, the wind tends to mess it up. Let’s break it down.
The water’s sitting at 73°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – about 3°F above average, so it’s a bit balmy.
Looking at the best of a bad bunch, the only time the conditions line up even a little is on Thursday, July 30th. The afternoon sees a NW swell of about 2ft with a light N breeze, so the wind is offshore. The swell is short-period at 9 seconds, so it’s small and a bit weak (wave energy is only 62), but for an advanced spot like El Brusco, that clean surface might give you a couple of rides. Don't expect much, though.
After that, it’s a long, dreary stretch. From Friday, July 31st all the way through to Tuesday afternoon, August 11th, the forecast is littered with “poor surf conditions.” The swells are tiny—mostly 0.7ft to 2ft—and they come from varying directions like NNW or WNW. The periods are often short, between 4 to 11 seconds. The winds are usually cross-onshore or cross-shore, so it's going to be choppy and messy.
There’s a slight bump in size on Tuesday afternoon, August 11th and Wednesday morning, August 12th, where the swell pushes up to 3ft from the NW and N directions. The combined energy is 54 and 42 respectively—still weak. But the winds are cross-onshore from the WNW and NW at 6-9 mph, so it’ll be a bumpy, rough surface. Not worth getting the car loaded for.
The whole second week is a write-off, to be honest. It’s the same story: tiny swell, wrong wind. This run of flatness is just what happens around here sometimes. It won't stay like this forever—forecasts can change—but for now, the boards stay in the shed.
If you’re an advanced surfer and you’re desperate, you might paddle out on Thursday July 30th for a few glassy little waves, but keep the expectations low. The rest is a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
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62 | 55 | 23 | 21 | 52 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 31 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:11PM3.62m | 6:29AM3.39m | 6:43PM3.68m | 7:01AM3.41m | 7:15PM3.68m | 7:34AM3.40m | 7:48PM3.63m | 8:09AM3.35m | 8:24PM3.52m | 8:47AM3.27m | 9:04PM3.37m | 9:31AM3.15m | 9:54PM3.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:20AM0.36m | 12:27PM0.39m | 00:53AM0.31m | 1:00PM0.37m | 1:26AM0.31m | 1:34PM0.40m | 2:00AM0.36m | 2:10PM0.48m | 2:37AM0.46m | 2:51PM0.61m | 3:19AM0.61m | 3:38PM0.76m | 4:11AM0.79m | |||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 7 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | NE 3 |
62 | 55 | 23 | 21 | 52 | 17 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | — | NNE 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
— | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 23 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | W 10 | WNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 9 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 46 | 108 | 477 | 38 | 38 | 46 | 12 | 340 | 375 | 108 | 197 | 193 | 162 | 150 | 457 | 162 | 162 | 340 | 210 |
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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.











