Playa de Gaztetape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ for Playa de Gaztetape over the next couple weeks.

First thing you gotta know – the water is way warmer than usual for this time of year, sittin’ at 74°F. That’s a solid 4°F above average, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

Right now and through the next few days, it’s pretty flat and poor. We’re lookin’ at a rough start with a big gap in quality surf. From Tuesday 3rd all the way through Thursday 4th, it’s basically a write-off – tiny swell around 2ft to 2ft and poor conditions. Don’t bother paddlin’ out.

First real glimmer of hope shows up Saturday morning the 5th. The swell picks up to 3ft from the northwest with a beautiful long period of 11 seconds and glassy conditions – dead calm wind. The combined energy jumps right up to 309 (moderate), which gives the waves some punch. This is the standout of the whole run. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, those clean, lined-up groundswell waves are about as good as it gets. Just keep an eye on the crowds cause it can get busy here sometimes.

Saturday afternoon on the 5th sees a jump to 5ft from the same direction, but the wind goes cross-on and the period stretches to 13 seconds. That’s real long period groundswell, which can make a beach break a bit wonky – might break a bit fast and straight. Still, the energy is huge at 830 (moderate-strong), so it’s got plenty of grunt. More of a challenge, better for stronger paddlers.

Sunday 6th stays rideable, 5ft in the morning, but the wind is cross-on and it’s not as clean. The next real clean window comes Monday 7th morning – a glassy 3ft from the northwest, period at 9 seconds, energy at 290. Nice little clean wave for the intermediates and beginners.

The rest of the 16-day run is mostly small, weak, or onshore slop. There’s another good glassy window early on Wednesday 16th with a 4ft northwest swell, 11-second period, and solid energy of 363. That’s worth keepin’ an eye on, but it’s a long way off, so don’t lock it in yet. After that, it fades again into tiny, poor conditions.

Best bet: Saturday the 5th morning. That’s your clean, glassy pick with solid waist-high waves and proper energy. Get it while it’s good.

Rusty.

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