Surf Forecasts:
Hondarribia surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hondarribia over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 6 | NW 10 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
241 | 132 | 129 | 48 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 35 | 23 | 62 | 368 | 588 | 470 | 286 | 1301 | 1941 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 1:08PM2.58m | 2:02AM2.52m | 2:30PM2.72m | 3:06AM2.70m | 3:24PM2.95m | 3:50AM2.92m | 4:04PM3.20m | 4:26AM3.13m | 4:38PM3.43m | 4:58AM3.32m | 5:10PM3.63m | 5:29AM3.48m | 5:41PM3.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:26PM1.37m | 7:55AM1.38m | 8:39PM1.21m | 8:57AM1.18m | 9:30PM0.98m | 9:42AM0.94m | 10:10PM0.73m | 10:20AM0.70m | 10:45PM0.50m | 10:53AM0.48m | 11:18PM0.30m | 11:26AM0.32m | 11:50PM0.16m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 30 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 3 | NW 6 | NNW 12 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | — | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | WNW 11 |
241 | 132 | 129 | 48 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 35 | 20 | 20 | — | 588 | 470 | 286 | — | 1941 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 13 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 6 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | 19 | 25 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | — | NW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 8 | — | — | SSW 3 | WNW 11 | — |
— | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 62 | 368 | — | — | 2 | 1301 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 30 | 420 | 334 | 328 | 532 | 329 | 30 | 0 | 43 | 26 | 131 | 131 | 5 | 5 | 131 | 4 |
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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.











