
Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with 96 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty here again, checkin' the charts for El Brusco, and I'm tellin' ya, we’ve got one heck of a dry spell to get through first. There's a big ol' gap of unrideable slop for the next couple of weeks before we see anything worth waxing up for. The first real surfable window doesn't pop up until 23 August, so don't even bother checkin' the buoys before then.
So from now until August 23rd, it's pretty much a dead zone. Tiny, wind-chopped, cross-onshore junk that'll just frustrate ya. The water’s sittin' at about 73°, a hair warmer than usual for this time of year, for what it's worth.
Alright, the first sign of hope is on the morning of Sunday, 23 August. We’ve got a small 3ft NW groundswell rollin' in with a 10-second period. The energy is weak, checkin' in at 142, but the wind is the star of the show—it’s flat-out glassy. That means clean, smooth lines at El Brusco. It's a rocky point that loves a NW swell, and since it's fairly consistent, you'll get some rides. Fair warning though, it's an advanced wave and it can get crowded, so expect to share it.
Then things get interesting on Tuesday the 25th. The morning glass is back, with a bigger 5ft NW groundswell, a 10-second period, and moderate energy of 372. The wind is dead calm, offshore from the NW at just 3 mph. This is the absolute winner of the whole outlook. That bigger swell, the clean offshore wind, and the right direction for the point—this is when you want to be out there. It's still an advanced wave at that size, and the crowds are common, so get there early. The afternoon gets a little lumpy again, so dawn patrol is the call.
You’ll see some bigger energy on the 24th and 26th, but the wind spoils it. On Monday 24th afternoon, a 5ft NW swell kicks with a period around 11 seconds and a strong energy reading of 453, but it’s cross-shore and mixed up. The same goes for the 26th—swell hangs around 4ft from the NW, but it’s rain showers and cross-onshore wind tearing it up. Not worth the paddle.
So the bottom line? Be patient. The first two weeks are a bust. But if you’re keen, hit it Sunday 23 August morning for some small, clean waves, and for the love of surfing, don't miss Tuesday 25 August morning at El Brusco—that’s your standout day: 5ft, glassy, and the classic NW groundswell. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
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59 | 67 | 61 | 37 | 19 | 20 | 39 | 56 | 72 | 64 | 43 | 40 | 31 | 60 | 50 | 75 | 96 | 66 | 31 | 40 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:26PM3.74m | 4:57AM3.60m | 5:14PM3.98m | 5:42AM3.74m | 5:58PM4.12m | 6:23AM3.79m | 6:39PM4.13m | 7:03AM3.76m | 7:19PM4.01m | 7:41AM3.64m | 7:57PM3.79m | 8:18AM3.47m | 8:35PM3.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:02AM0.47m | 10:37PM0.15m | 10:51AM0.23m | 11:24PM-0.04m | 11:36AM0.07m | 00:07AM-0.14m | 12:18PM-0.00m | 00:47AM-0.11m | 12:58PM0.03m | 1:26AM0.02m | 1:38PM0.17m | 2:04AM0.24m | 2:18PM0.39m | 2:42AM0.52m | |||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
59 | 67 | 61 | 37 | 15 | 20 | 39 | 56 | 72 | 64 | 43 | 20 | 31 | 60 | 50 | 75 | 96 | 66 | 29 | 40 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NE 4 | NW 4 | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
2 | — | 3 | 10 | 19 | 13 | 6 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 40 | 18 | 37 | 33 | 24 | — | 18 | 31 | 16 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 7 | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 |
— | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 46 | 12 | 32 | 477 | 123 | 40 | 45 | 12 | 16 | 205 | 101 | 12 | 46 | 12 | 38 | 45 | 46 | 177 | 46 | 12 |
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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.











