
Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, NNW swell with 1,748 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, let's see what we've got cookin'.
Right off the bat, the next couple of days at El Brusco are a write-off. We're looking at a pretty flat, messy run through Saturday and Sunday the 12th and 13th. Tiny little 2ft to 4ft NW slop with onshore or cross winds – not worth paddling out for. The combined energy is weak, barely getting a pulse.
We’re gonna have to sit through a real boring stretch here. Monday and Tuesday the 15th and 16th are still junk, with a bumpy, short period windswell and strong winds. Nothing to get excited about.
Hold onto your board though, ‘cause things start to get interesting towards the end of the week. Friday the 18th morning, we get a brief moment of pure glass. The wind goes dead calm, and there’s a little 3ft NW swell on offer. It’s not huge, but with that glassy surface, you’re gonna get some clean little peelers. The energy is still low (205), so don't expect much push, but it’s a morning for a longboard and a smile.
Now, the real standout is shaping up for the following weekend. Saturday the 19th morning, we’ve got a solid 7ft NW groundswell rolling in, with a long 13-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1380 – that's a serious amount of water moving. The wind is light out of the east, which will hold the face open. This is a proper session for the advanced crew. It’s going to be a big, powerful winter-style swell, so the beginners should stay on the sand for this one.
Sunday the 20th morning is also a beauty. The swell drops back a touch to a still-satisfying 5ft NW, but the wind swings around to the southeast, giving us a clean, cross-off condition. The water temp is 71°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a spring suit. This is your best bet for a solid, clean session without the absolute maxed-out size of the day before.
The following week has some more swell on the cards, but the wind is more of a cross or cross-on shore, so the quality drops off. There are some promising signs for the 27th morning, with the glassy winds returning and a long-period 3ft NW groundswell (16-second period), but that’s a long way off. The magic of the 19th and 20th is where your focus should be.
So, if I had to call it: Saturday the 19th morning for the big, powerful, expert-only groundswell, and Sunday the 20th morning for the cleanest, most manageable conditions of the whole window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | 39 | 127 | 479 | 531 | 522 | 343 | 194 | 120 | 76 | 125 | 95 | 213 | 165 | 290 | 524 | 415 | 286 | 145 | 975 | 1748 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:13PM4.04m | 6:32AM3.80m | 6:48PM3.91m | 7:05AM3.70m | 7:22PM3.69m | 7:38AM3.53m | 7:56PM3.41m | 8:10AM3.31m | 8:31PM3.11m | 8:46AM3.06m | 9:10PM2.81m | 9:29AM2.80m | 10:05PM2.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:54AM-0.02m | 00:18AM-0.06m | 12:30PM0.03m | 00:52AM0.08m | 1:07PM0.16m | 1:26AM0.30m | 1:43PM0.38m | 2:00AM0.57m | 2:21PM0.65m | 2:37AM0.87m | 3:02PM0.94m | 3:19AM1.16m | 3:56PM1.23m | 4:18AM1.41m | |||||||
7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 7 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 14 |
42 | 39 | 127 | 479 | 531 | 522 | 343 | 194 | 120 | 76 | 23 | 72 | 104 | 165 | 290 | 524 | 415 | 286 | 145 | 975 | 1748 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 17 | NNW 15 | NE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | NW 8 | N 6 | NW 12 | — | — | — | NNW 12 | NW 9 | — |
— | 12 | 84 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | 123 | 51 | 152 | — | — | — | 60 | 132 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 4 | — | W 3 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
— | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 12 | — | 5 | 125 | 95 | 213 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 46 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 0 | 16 | 902 | 471 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 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.










