
Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, NW swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Brusco this week:
The most powerful waves expected at El Brusco in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. 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 (Aug 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m looking at the whole 16-day window for El Brusco, and I gotta be straight with you—it’s a tough one. Every single session in the forecast is tagged as "poor surf conditions," with scores right down at zero. That means there’s no real standout surf in this stretch. The first few days barely have any swell energy to speak of, and even when the swell bumps up a little later, it’s still not enough to get the waves clean and rideable.
The water temperature on Saturday morning the 1st of August is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the water is a bit more comfortable than usual. But that’s about the only upside.
The first record we’ve got is for Saturday morning, 1st August. Swell is a weak 2 ft from the NNW, with a short period of just 6 seconds, and combined energy at a measly 46 (very weak). The wind is a light cross-shore from the ENE at 6 mph, but the surf is so tiny and junk that it’s not worth paddling out. Things stay like this for days—tiny swell, poor wind, and no energy. The whole first week is a write-off.
We get a slight bump in swell on Thursday morning, 6th August, with 2 ft from the NW and 8-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore, and the energy is still only 68—weak. Still poor.
The mid-period doesn’t improve much. Around Thursday morning, 13th August, we get a glassy session with a 1.0 ft swell from the WNW and a longer 10-second period, but it’s just too small. Combined energy is only 32. That glassy calm is nice, but there’s nothing to ride.
Friday morning, 14th August, the swell steps up to 3 ft from the north, still short period at 6 seconds, and the combined energy finally hits 91—still weak but the biggest we’ve seen. The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s not totally blown out, but the poor surf tag means it’s not going to be good. Afternoon is the same size but with a gentle cross-onshore, making it choppy.
The very last session, Sunday morning, 16th August, surprises a bit with glassy conditions and a 1 ft swell from the NW, period of 11 seconds, and combined energy of 67. That’s a longer period, which would normally mean better shape, but the size is just too small. Still poor.
Honestly, the whole 16 days is a barren run. No surf recommendations at all. For an area like this, a blank run can happen, but it’s a bummer. If you’re desperate, maybe the 16th morning glass-off could be a paddle, but don’t expect waves. The bigger swell on the 14th is still short-period and messy, so it’s not a goer either.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | N 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 24 | 24 | 15 | 17 | 33 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 24 | 68 | 61 | 51 | 42 | 27 | 43 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:15PM3.68m | 7:34AM3.40m | 7:48PM3.63m | 8:09AM3.35m | 8:24PM3.52m | 8:47AM3.27m | 9:04PM3.37m | 9:31AM3.15m | 9:54PM3.18m | 10:26AM3.02m | 10:57PM3.00m | 11:37AM2.92m | 00:21AM2.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM0.37m | 1:26AM0.31m | 1:34PM0.40m | 2:00AM0.36m | 2:10PM0.48m | 2:37AM0.46m | 2:51PM0.61m | 3:19AM0.61m | 3:38PM0.76m | 4:11AM0.79m | 4:38PM0.91m | 5:16AM0.96m | 5:55PM1.00m | ||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | N 7 |
25 | 24 | 24 | 15 | 17 | 33 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 24 | 68 | 61 | 51 | 42 | 27 | 43 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | NW 10 | NW 5 | — | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
17 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | 2 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 4 | — | NW 7 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 46 | 12 | 273 | 751 | 12 | 197 | 197 | 162 | 176 | 457 | 197 | 358 | 1674 | 46 | 38 | 38 | 12 | 39 | 357 | 12 |
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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.











