Playa de Gaztetape surf break

Playa de Gaztetape surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 21 Mar 2026 CET
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Playa de Gaztetape surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Gaztetape sea temperature is
13.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Gaztetape this week:

The surf forecast for Playa de Gaztetape over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Gaztetape in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 21st Mar)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 22nd Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 25th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Gaztetape over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
2
2
0
1
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NW
0.8
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
1.5
NW
1.7
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
1.5
NW
1.5
NW
1.6
NW
1.3
NW
1.6
NW
1.3
NW
1.3
NW
2.3
NW
2.3
NW
2.3
NW
2.1
NW
1.8
NW
1.5
NW
Period(s) (?)121211161514141312131212131316131212121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)277187114211924117112038926777107614949195918231933149315681243933625
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
5
S
5
NNE
10
SW
10
W
20
NNW
10
NW
5
NNW
10
N
10
SSW
0
S
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
WNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NE
20
N
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoncross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:43AM
4.05
6:03PM
3.88
6:22AM
3.91
6:42PM
3.76
7:05AM
3.67
7:25PM
3.55
7:54AM
3.35
8:17PM
3.28
8:57AM
3.00
9:26PM
3.01
10:24AM
2.75
11:03PM
2.89
12:08PM
2.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:28PM
-0.08
11:50AM
-0.09
12:07AM
-0.03
12:29PM
0.07
12:49AM
0.13
1:11PM
0.34
1:37AM
0.38
2:00PM
0.66
2:34AM
0.69
3:01PM
0.98
3:50AM
0.96
4:24PM
1.20
5:28AM
1.04
6:02PM
1.19
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
Sunrise-7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--7:00-
Sunset--7:21--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:25--7:27--7:28
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----1---------2-----
Temp. °C12151411141411131310131311131310101010811
Feels °C (?)91111910118101191111101110655535
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Information about the Playa de Gaztetape Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa de Gaztetape provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa de Gaztetape can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Gaztetape 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 (Playa de Gaztetape) 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 Playa de Gaztetape 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.

Playa de Gaztetape is 4 km (2 miles) from Zarautz. If you plan a holiday in Pais Vasco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Zarautz. Zarautz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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