El Brusco Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 3.48° W

El Brusco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Brusco sea temperature is
22.1°C
1.3° 

El Brusco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Brusco surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NW swell with 841 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (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 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 5th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 5th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright everyone, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming for El Brusco over the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting right about 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a little less rubber.

Honestly, the first week is pretty grim. From Wednesday the 2nd right through to Monday the 7th, it's all tiny waves and bumpy winds. The swell energy is in the weak range (most readings between 42 and 68), and we've got cross-shore breezes messing things up. Even the glassy spells on the morning of the 4th and the morning of the 8th are on swells under 1 yard – just no power behind them.

Things get a little more interesting starting Saturday the 5th, but it's still far from perfect. Saturday morning has a 1-yard NW swell at 12 seconds with a combined energy of 370, but the wind is cross-shore. That afternoon jumps to a 2-yard swell with a 13-second period and energy of 707, but it's choppy with cross-onshore wind. Not worth paddling out for.

The absolute best-looking window in the whole 16 days is the morning of Monday the 14th of September. We’ve got a clean 1-yard NW swell at 10 seconds, with glassy conditions – barely a breath of wind from the east-northeast. The combined energy is 327, which is moderate, and the forecast says expect good surf. This is the one. The NW direction is exactly what this spot needs, and the calm wind will make it picture-perfect. It's an advanced break, so leave the foam boards at home, and expect crowds to be likely – get out there early.

Before that, the morning of Sunday the 13th is also solid. A 2-yard NW swell at 13 seconds, with a strong combined energy of 1041, and light east winds. That's a proper sized groundswell – 2 yards is getting into expert-only territory. The 13-second period will give you long waits between sets but clean, powerful lines.

Looking a bit further ahead, the morning of Tuesday the 15th has a 2-yard NW swell at 11 seconds and high energy (881) with light cross-shore east winds – surfable, but not as clean as Monday. The afternoon sees a 1-yard NNW swell at a very long 16 seconds and energy of 1195. That's a massive groundswell, but the wind is light cross-onshore. A 16-second period can make waves break a bit straight at a beach break, but at a rocky point like El Brusco, it could link up beautifully.

Wednesday the 16th morning has another 2-yard NW swell at 12 seconds with 798 energy and light west winds, but the call is still only marginal.

So, bottom line: the first week is a dud. Your best bet is the morning of Monday the 14th of September – glassy, good size, NW swell. Sunday the 13th is a strong backup. After that, there are some bigger swells on the horizon, but we'll need to see how the wind plays out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:39PM3.40m
9:03AM3.25m
9:31PM3.13m
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
Low Tide
2:25PM0.47m
2:50AM0.60m
3:15PM0.69m
3:43AM0.87m
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
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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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