El Brusco Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.47° N 3.48° W

El Brusco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Brusco sea temperature is
23.2° C
1.9° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with 226 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NNW 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 16th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get this out there. It’s Rusty.

Well, I’ve got to be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf at El Brusco. We’ve got a whole lotta nothing on the horizon for the first week, and the waves that do show up are going to be small, short-period, and messy. The wind’s mostly cross or cross-on, which won't do us any favors. It’s one of those stretches where the ocean looks like a lake with a bit of a chop on it.

Starting Wednesday the 12th, we’re looking at a tiny 2ft swell from the NNW with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is weak, coming in at 49. To be honest, it’s just not worth paddling out for. That NE wind at 3 mph is cross-on, creating a few ripples but nothing clean. The water temp is 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s something, I guess.

We roll through the rest of the week and into the weekend with the same story. Swell heights hover around 1ft to 2ft, with periods mostly in the 8-10 second range. The energy stays weak, in the 39 to 97 range. There’s a slight bump on Saturday afternoon with 3ft from the NNW, but the period drops to a terrible 6 seconds. That’s just wind chop, not surf. The wind stays cross or onshore, so it’s going to be lumpy and uninviting.

Sunday the 16th sees a bit more size, with 4ft to 5ft from the NNW, and the energy picks up to 178 and 226. The period is still a weak 8 seconds, and with the wind on it, it’s going to be a mess. This isn't a surf forecast; it's a weather report for choppy water.

Monday the 17th is much the same. 4ft to 4ft at 7 seconds, energy around 132-153. It’s still junky. The wind is either cross or on, so expect bumpy, sectiony waves that are hard to ride. This is not the day to get your hopes up.

We get a bit of a drop through Tuesday and Wednesday, with the swell fading back to 1ft to 3ft. The period remains pathetic at 5-6 seconds. There’s a moment on Wednesday morning the 19th with glassy conditions, but there’s no swell to surf. It’s a complete flat spell.

Now, for the more interesting part. Late in the window, around Friday the 21st, we see the period start to climb. The swell is still small, at 1ft to 2ft, but we get a 13-second period and the energy jumps to 139 and 177. That’s a sign of a more organized groundswell, but the size just isn’t there. It’s a tantalizing tease.

The following week, the energy picks up a bit more. We see 3ft from the NNW on the 22nd with a 10-second period and energy around 130. But the wind is starting to blow. By Sunday the 23rd, we’ve got rain showers and 16 mph winds, making conditions poor.

The real standout, if you can even call it that, is Monday the 24th. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the NNW with a 7-second period. The combined energy is a strong 617, which is a serious amount of juice. But, and this is a big but, the period is short, and the wind is a fresh 16-22 mph cross-shore. This isn't a surf forecast; it’s a kite-surfing forecast. The waves will be stormy, lumpy, and blown out. For a beach break like this, with that much wind and short-period swell, it’s going to be a washing machine. Only experts should even consider it, and even then, it’s going to be a battle, not a joyride.

After that, it fades quickly back to nothing. The 25th and 26th are back to small, weak, and messy. The 27th shows a 11-second period in the afternoon, but with only 1ft of swell, it’s still not enough to get excited about.

So here’s the bottom line. There’s no clean, quality surf in this entire 16-day window. The first week is a total write-off. The second week has a couple of pulses of energy, but they’re all ruined by bad wind and short periods. The 24th has the most size and power, but it’s for experts only, and even then, it’s going to be a battle, not a joyride. For the average surfer, it's boards in the car, and maybe a beach walk instead. It’s not a good look, but it won’t last forever. Forecasts change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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0.5
NNW
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0.4
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0.3
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0.4
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0.4
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12
0.6
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10
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1.1
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0.6
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0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
37
19
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56
72
64
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39
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178
226
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153
132
86
29
44
21
Wind (km/h)
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NE
5
SW
5
NNW
15
NW
10
WSW
10
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15
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10
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High Tide
5:14PM3.98m
5:42AM3.74m
5:58PM4.12m
6:23AM3.79m
6:39PM4.13m
7:03AM3.76m
7:19PM4.01m
7:41AM3.64m
7:57PM3.79m
8:18AM3.47m
8:35PM3.50m
8:55AM3.25m
9:14PM3.18m
Low Tide
10:51AM0.23m
11:24PM-0.04m
11:36AM0.07m
00:07AM-0.14m
12:18PM-0.00m
00:47AM-0.11m
12:58PM0.03m
1:26AM0.02m
1:38PM0.17m
2:04AM0.24m
2:18PM0.39m
2:42AM0.52m
2:59PM0.66m
3:22AM0.82m
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Feels °C
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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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