El Brusco surf break

El Brusco surfForecast / Cantabria / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 12 Apr 2026 CEST
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El Brusco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Brusco sea temperature is
13.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Brusco in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 12th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 12th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 12th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
4
2
2
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
NW
4
NW
3.5
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.1
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
1.1
NW
1.2
NW
0.9
NW
1.5
NW
1.2
NW
2.2
NW
2
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
1.1
NW
0.9
NW
Period(s) (?)161515141312121110101312161615131312111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)762269435964341025281305655471277284265625710228516471102784448382276150
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
15
NW
20
W
20
WNW
15
NW
10
S
5
SSE
10
ENE
5
SSW
5
E
15
ENE
5
S
5
NE
10
NE
5
S
5
WNW
10
NNW
0
SW
5
NE
10
NNE
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:58PM
2.62
2:15AM
2.91
2:49PM
2.89
3:01AM
3.21
3:30PM
3.19
3:42AM
3.50
4:08PM
3.48
4:21AM
3.76
4:45PM
3.72
5:01AM
3.95
5:23PM
3.90
5:41AM
4.03
6:02PM
3.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:56PM
1.21
8:32AM
0.93
8:46PM
0.93
9:15AM
0.61
9:28PM
0.63
9:54AM
0.32
10:07PM
0.35
10:31AM
0.08
10:46PM
0.11
11:09AM
-0.07
11:27PM
-0.06
11:49AM
-0.11
12:08AM
-0.12
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise7:37--7:35--7:33--7:31--7:30--7:28--7:26--
Sunset-8:52--8:53--8:54--8:55--8:57--8:58--8:59-
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--531-------------1--
Temp. °C111111101212131615161815141513131413131413
Feels °C (?)7676810111413151513131312121312131212
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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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