
Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) 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+) | 8AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for El Brusco. Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell with nothing worth paddling out for. The water here is about 72° and feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice little bonus if you’re just floating around.
The first real chance of a wave comes on Saturday morning, September 5th. We’ve got a 4ft NW swell rolling in, but here’s the kicker – that swell has a period of 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, long lines with plenty of energy behind it, and the combined energy is sitting at a solid 645. That’s moderate wave energy. But the wind is coming from the east at 6 mph, straight cross-shore, leaving a bit of a cross-chop on the surface. It’s not clean, but it’s surfable if you’re keen. Later that afternoon, the wind picks up to 16 mph from the ENE, and the swell bumps up to 5ft, but with a period of 13 seconds and a cross-chop, it’s messy. The energy is high at 849, but it’s not going to be pretty.
Now, if you want the standout of the whole forecast, you’re looking at Tuesday morning, September 8th. The swell drops a touch to 4ft from the NW, period 11 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – just a light 3 mph from the WNW. The combined energy is 271, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the one. It’s a fairly consistent break, but it’s advanced difficulty, so it’s not a beginner’s wave. The NW swell is right in the optimum direction for this spot, and with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean. Just keep in mind, crowds can be an issue here – it’s often busy.
For the rest of the first week, it’s a mixed bag. Sunday morning, September 6th, has a 5ft NW swell at 12 seconds, but cross-shore wind at 9 mph, and the energy is 502. It’s marginal. Monday morning, the 7th, is glassy with a tiny 2ft, 15-second period groundswell, but it’s weak – energy only 205. It’s surfable but ordinary.
The second week gets a bit patchy. The standouts are few. Wednesday morning, September 16th, has a 5ft NW swell, period 10 seconds, with light cross-shore wind from the east at 6 mph. Energy is 477, but it’s only marginal. Then on Thursday morning, September 17th, and Friday morning, September 18th, we get glassy conditions again, but the swell is small – 3ft and 3ft, with low energy around 160 and 144. The waves are surfable but very ordinary.
Overall, if you’re chasing the best, Tuesday morning September 8th is your window. Glassy, decent swell, and the right direction. After that, the pickings are slim. Don’t expect much more than small, clean waves in the second week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 |
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43 | 62 | 81 | 507 | 841 | 754 | 488 | 297 | 117 | 106 | 205 | 237 | 258 | 217 | 162 | 145 | 233 | 360 | 300 | 196 | 98 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:00AM3.03m | 10:42PM2.87m | 11:22AM2.88m | 00:21AM2.75m | 1:02PM2.92m | 1:56AM2.87m | 2:24PM3.16m | 3:06AM3.12m | 3:25PM3.48m | 3:58AM3.39m | 4:14PM3.77m | 4:42AM3.61m | 4:57PM3.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:19PM0.92m | 4:54AM1.10m | 5:47PM1.06m | 6:27AM1.17m | 7:23PM0.97m | 7:55AM1.02m | 8:40PM0.70m | 9:00AM0.74m | 9:37PM0.40m | 9:52AM0.45m | 10:24PM0.13m | 10:36AM0.21m | 11:04PM-0.04m | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | |
— | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 6 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 |
43 | 62 | 81 | 507 | 841 | 754 | 488 | 297 | 117 | 32 | 205 | 237 | 258 | 217 | 162 | 145 | 233 | 360 | 300 | 196 | 98 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | NNE 3 | NNW 14 | — | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NW 18 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | NNW 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 12 | — | — | W 11 |
2 | — | 1 | 136 | — | 9 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 67 | 95 | — | — | — | — | 54 | 75 | 29 | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 5 | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | 2 | 8 | — | — | 2 | 38 | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 45 | 2 | 4 | 42 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 40 |
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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.










