El Brusco Surf Break

El Brusco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 43.47° N 3.48° W

Issued: 1 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Brusco sea temperature is
22.3° C

3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with 87 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, let's break this down in feet and miles per hour, the old-school way. Lookin' at El Brusco, the next couple of weeks are mostly a total washout, I ain't gonna lie. For an advanced wave that's fairly consistent, it's painful to see so much flatness. The first week is a dead zone—from July 5th right through to July 17th, we're talkin' a long stretch of tiny, weak surf with rubbish conditions. Swell heights are barely a ripple, mostly around 0.7ft to 2ft, and the energy is often low, barely any push. Winds are cross or cross-onshore, messy, so even if there was size, it'd be choppy. You're better off savin' the wax.

Now, here's a flicker of hope but you gotta wait. On Saturday July 18th, things finally start to move. The morning shows a 4ft NW swell with an 11-second period, energy at 387 (moderate). Wind is cross from the east at 12 mph, a little lumpy but rideable. The afternoon bumps up to 5ft NW, energy at 431, but the wind turns light cross-onshore from the NE. It's only rated marginal, tide-dependent. Not a standout, but it's the first sign of life.

The real window, if you can be patient, is Sunday July 19th morning. You've got a 4ft NW groundswell with a 10-second period, energy at 225. And the wind? Glassy. Straight off the land from the NW at only 3 mph. That's the dream for an advanced spot like El Brusco. Crowds can be "often" here, so on a Sunday with glass, expect a few buddies in the lineup. The afternoon onshore kicks in, so your window is that mornin'. If you're an advanced surfer, that's your session.

After that, Monday July 20th has a 4ft NW swell but a moderate cross-shore wind messes it up. So don't expect a run.

One thing to note—the water on July 5th is 72°F, which is 6°F warmer than normal. That's a big anomaly, feels like a hot tub.

So, the first week plus is a total bust. The standout is Sunday morning, July 19th. Clean, 4ft NW groundswell, glassy. That's your only real call.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.4
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.3
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
48
44
40
40
25
25
18
10
10
26
51
46
44
42
41
59
64
43
19
36
53
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
10
SE
15
E
10
E
10
WSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
WSW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
W
10
NW
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
N
10
N
5
SSE
10
NW
10
W
5
SSW
10
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
8:54PM3.32m
9:21AM3.04m
9:37PM3.23m
10:09AM2.98m
10:28PM3.14m
11:06AM2.95m
11:30PM3.07m
12:12PM2.96m
00:42AM3.05m
1:23PM3.05m
1:57AM3.13m
2:33PM3.23m
3:07AM3.28m
Low Tide
2:39PM0.73m
3:11AM0.67m
3:22PM0.81m
3:57AM0.74m
4:12PM0.90m
4:50AM0.80m
5:13PM0.96m
5:52AM0.85m
6:23PM0.94m
7:01AM0.84m
7:36PM0.83m
8:09AM0.75m
8:45PM0.63m
9:13AM0.59m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:57
9:57
9:57
9:55
9:55
9:54
9:54
9:53
 mm
2
4
Temp °C
25
27
29
30
28
24
24
22
22
23
22
21
23
21
22
23
22
22
23
20
22
Feels °C
23
25
26
28
28
23
23
21
22
23
23
21
24
23
23
24
24
23
23
21
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
10
0.6
N
5
0.5
NNE
5
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.5
NW
4
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.4
NNW
6
0.5
NW
6
0.7
NNW
7
Energy kJ
48
19
13
40
25
7
18
10
10
9
51
46
44
42
41
59
64
43
13
18
47
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
6
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.3
NW
8
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
6
0.3
NW
5
0.3
NW
5
0.1
NW
12
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
Energy kJ
3
44
40
8
25
4
1
9
26
5
5
4
8
4
4
6
17
36
53
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.2
E
3
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
7
0.3
NW
11
0.3
WNW
8
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
2
1
5
2
19
13
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
5
0.7
NE
4
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
4
0.5
NW
4
Energy kJ
27
19
1
4
9
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
44
12
17
73
101
108
749
108
398
477
12
39
40
12
12
46
12
39
12
12
172
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain - Cantabria
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
6
7
8
8
6
9
6
4
9
7
7
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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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