Surf Forecasts:
Hondarribia surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NW swell with 481 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hondarribia this week:
The surf forecast for Hondarribia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hondarribia in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hondarribia over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
23 | 31 | 36 | 24 | 31 | 33 | 101 | 105 | 263 | 334 | 411 | 287 | 232 | 244 | 295 | 345 | 237 | 481 | 470 | 446 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:04PM3.20m | 4:26AM3.13m | 4:38PM3.43m | 4:58AM3.32m | 5:10PM3.63m | 5:29AM3.48m | 5:41PM3.78m | 6:00AM3.60m | 6:12PM3.87m | 6:31AM3.66m | 6:45PM3.87m | 7:03AM3.66m | 7:19PM3.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:10PM0.73m | 10:20AM0.70m | 10:45PM0.50m | 10:53AM0.48m | 11:18PM0.30m | 11:26AM0.32m | 11:50PM0.16m | 11:58AM0.20m | 00:21AM0.09m | 12:31PM0.16m | 00:54AM0.10m | 1:05PM0.18m | 1:28AM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 31 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 31 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
13 | 5 | 36 | 24 | 31 | 33 | 101 | 105 | 263 | 334 | 411 | 287 | 232 | 244 | 295 | 345 | 237 | 481 | 470 | 446 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 10 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
23 | 31 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 27 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 532 | 14 | 14 | 36 | 297 | 30 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 288 | 0 | 5 | 70 | 0 |
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Information about the Hondarribia Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hondarribia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hondarribia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hondarribia 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 (Hondarribia) 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 Hondarribia 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.
Hondarribia is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Fuenterrabia. If you plan a holiday in Pais Vasco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fuenterrabia. Fuenterrabia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











