
Surf Forecasts:
El Brusco surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, NW swell with 732 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Brusco in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Brusco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for El Brusco over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first few days are a bit of a write-off. Tuesday and Wednesday (September 8th and 9th) are a mess: cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, choppy bumpy surf, and the wave energy is weak to moderate (149 to 392). Not worth paddling out for.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Thursday morning, September 10th. The wind swings light and offshore out of the ESE, and the surf cleans right up. You’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the NNW with a moderate 10-second period. The energy is solid (267). It’s not a monster, but for a quick session, it’ll be the best you’ve seen in days. Keep in mind, El Brusco is an advanced spot, so this is not for the groms.
Friday the 11th through Saturday the 12th drops off again – tiny waves, glassy but small, not enough to get excited about.
Now, here’s the standout: Sunday morning, September 13th. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a glassy, clean morning with a real nice 5ft groundswell from the NW, period of 13 seconds – that’s proper long-period energy. The combined energy is pumping at 689 (moderate-strong), and the waves will have that extra push and shape. Offshore wind is glassy, so it’s gonna be clean. This is your best bet for the whole forecast. Afternoon on that Sunday turns onshore, so get it early.
The week after that is a bit of a mixed bag. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th have some usable swell (4ft and 2ft) but the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, so the quality drops. There’s a bit of a dry spell through the middle of the week – Wednesday the 16th to Friday the 18th is all small, weak, and choppy, with energy values under 125. Not worth your time.
Then, a late-breaking possibility: Saturday morning, September 19th – the wind goes glassy out of the NW, but the swell is only 3ft with a 10-second period. Energy is light (147). It’s surfable, but more of a longboard glide than a proper session.
Finally, Monday morning, September 21st sees a pulse of 5ft NW swell with 11 seconds and light cross-shore winds. The energy is moderate (544), but the conditions are called “marginal” – tide or wind might be a little off. Still, it’s the next best thing after that Sunday the 13th.
So, if you’re gonna pick one day, Sunday September 13th morning is your winner. Glassy, solid groundswell, good energy. Get it while it’s clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 17 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
179 | 149 | 145 | 388 | 380 | 212 | 401 | 267 | 200 | 103 | 48 | 34 | 41 | 20 | 28 | 606 | 689 | 658 | 522 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 3:06AM3.12m | 3:25PM3.48m | 3:58AM3.39m | 4:14PM3.77m | 4:42AM3.61m | 4:57PM3.98m | 5:21AM3.76m | 5:36PM4.07m | 5:58AM3.82m | 6:13PM4.04m | 6:32AM3.80m | 6:48PM3.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:40PM0.70m | 9:00AM0.74m | 9:37PM0.40m | 9:52AM0.45m | 10:24PM0.13m | 10:36AM0.21m | 11:04PM-0.04m | 11:16AM0.04m | 11:42PM-0.11m | 11:54AM-0.02m | 00:18AM-0.06m | 12:30PM0.03m | 00:52AM0.08m | ||||||
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
8:38 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 12 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 11 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
179 | 149 | — | 388 | 380 | 212 | 401 | 267 | 200 | 103 | 48 | 34 | 41 | 20 | 7 | 606 | 689 | 658 | 522 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 11 | NW 11 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | NNE 3 | NNW 17 | NNE 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 12 | 169 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 25 | — | 1 | 28 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNE 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 145 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 140 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 12 | 46 | 12 | 101 | 46 | 0 | 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.










