Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NW swell with 402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at the next couple of weeks at El Brusco. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real potential brewing for the patient surfer.
The first few days are a write-off for a proper paddle. We’ve got tiny, weak swell from the 25th through the 27th, with heights barely scraping 2ft and combined energy languishing below 60 (39). The wind is a mess, and the conditions are just poor. There’s nothing to get excited about there.
Things start to show a pulse from Friday the 28th. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the NW, with combined energy hitting 291 (moderate), but the wind is cross and cross-on, making it choppy and messy. It’s not the day to call in sick for.
The first real standout window opens on Saturday morning, August 30th. We’ve got a clean 4ft NW swell, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind goes glassy, light from the NE. That’s the kind of morning that makes you want to be first in the water. The energy is solid at 281 (moderate). The water is sitting at 74°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 4° above average, so you can leave the thick suit at home.
The good news keeps coming. The following week has a few more promising windows. Thursday morning, September 3rd, delivers a 4ft NW swell with a period bumping up to 11 seconds. The wind is glassy, and the energy is a healthy 357 (moderate). It’s a clean, lined-up groundswell that will be a treat.
Then we have a beauty lined up for Friday morning, September 4th. A 4ft NW swell, glassy calm winds, and a classic 10-second period. The combined energy is a strong 403 (moderate to strong). This is a top-tier session for the break.
Further out, Monday morning, September 7th, looks like a bigger pulse for the experts. Swell jumps to 7ft from the NW, with a very long 13-second period and a massive energy reading of 1407 (strong). That’s a lot of power. The wind is light cross-shore, so it could be a heavy, clean day for the advanced crew, but it’s too big for beginners.
Remember, El Brusco is an advanced break, it’s fairly consistent, and it’s often crowded. The optimum direction is NW, and the bulk of the decent swell is coming from that exact direction, so the setup is right. It’s a fairly exposed spot, so it picks up the energy well. The first week is a bit of a chew, but from the 30th morning onwards, there are proper windows to get some clean, fun waves. The long-range standouts on the 7th are promising but less certain, so keep an eye on the charts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
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23 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 11 | 43 | 35 | 54 | 291 | 299 | 269 | 215 | 171 | 246 | 281 | 281 | 311 | 402 | 359 | 300 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | off |
High Tide | 4:05PM3.19m | 4:27AM3.11m | 4:39PM3.42m | 4:59AM3.30m | 5:11PM3.62m | 5:30AM3.46m | 5:42PM3.77m | 6:01AM3.58m | 6:14PM3.85m | 6:32AM3.64m | 6:46PM3.85m | 7:05AM3.64m | 7:20PM3.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:12PM0.73m | 10:21AM0.70m | 10:47PM0.50m | 10:55AM0.49m | 11:20PM0.31m | 11:28AM0.32m | 11:51PM0.17m | 12:00PM0.21m | 00:23AM0.10m | 12:33PM0.17m | 00:55AM0.11m | 1:07PM0.19m | 1:30AM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 4 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
13 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 9 | 43 | 35 | 54 | 291 | 299 | 269 | 215 | 171 | 246 | 281 | 281 | 311 | 402 | 359 | 300 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
23 | 28 | 24 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 4 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 457 | 40 | 67 | 153 | 163 | 12 | 40 | 12 | 7 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 153 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 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.











