Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Gaztetape surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with 687 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with NW swell.
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 (Aug 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Gaztetape over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Playa de Gaztetape.
It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got some solid NW groundswell pulses, but the wind and conditions are going to keep things interesting. The water is sitting at 76°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.
The start on Friday the 21st of August afternoon shows a swell of 6 ft from the NW with a 10-second period. Combined swell energy is moderate at 667. The 6 ft is okay for most intermediate surfers, but the cross-on wind from the NW at 9 mph is stirring up some chop. Not great.
Saturday the 22nd is smaller – morning at 4 ft with light cross-shore ripples, and afternoon at 3 ft and choppy. Sunday the 23rd is tiny at 2 ft and 2 ft. Monday the 24th is flatter still.
Wednesday the 26th of August morning offers a clean little window: 2 ft from the WNW with a light offshore wind from the south at 3 mph. Combined energy is weak at 60, but the surface is clean. Beginner-friendly, but small.
Thursday the 27th afternoon is big – 10 ft from the WNW with an 8-second period. Combined energy is strong at 1318. That’s expert-only territory, and the cross-shore wind at 9 mph leaves some chop. More of a kite day maybe.
Friday the 28th of August morning is one of the better calls. Swell drops to 6 ft from the NW, 9-second period, with a light cross-offshore wind from the SW at 3 mph. Clean conditions, moderate energy at 516. Good for intermediates.
Saturday the 29th morning holds 6 ft but with a light cross-onshore breeze. Still rideable.
Sunday the 30th of August morning is a standout. Swell 4 ft from the WNW, 9-second period, with glassy wind from the ENE at 3 mph. Combined energy 330. Clean, smooth, perfect for all levels. That’s the session to target.
Monday the 31st of August morning is similar: 5 ft from the NW, flat calm, glassy. Combined energy 275. Another clean, fun morning.
From the 1st of September through to the 2nd, the swell drops to 3–4 ft with onshore/cross-shore winds.
Thursday the 3rd of September morning brings another good window: 5 ft from the WNW, 9-second period, glassy with light west wind. Energy 415. Clean.
Friday the 4th of September morning is glassy with 5 ft from the NW, 8-second period. Energy 372.
Saturday the 5th of September morning finishes with 4 ft from the NW, 10-second period, but a light cross-onshore ripple.
The true standouts are Sunday the 30th of August morning and Monday the 31st of August morning – glassy, clean, 4–5 ft from the NW. Perfect for beginners and intermediates. The second week has a couple of promising glassy mornings on the 3rd and 4th of September, but those are a bit further out.
Crowds are possible here at times, but when it’s that clean, it’s worth sharing the lineup.
Rusty.
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 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNE 5 | NNW 7 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 465 | 208 | 132 | 77 | 36 | 26 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 84 | 61 | 22 | 20 | 86 | 687 | 219 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 00:25AM2.46m | 1:08PM2.57m | 2:02AM2.51m | 2:30PM2.71m | 3:06AM2.69m | 3:24PM2.94m | 3:50AM2.90m | 4:04PM3.19m | 4:26AM3.11m | 4:38PM3.42m | 4:58AM3.31m | 5:10PM3.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:31AM1.45m | 7:27PM1.36m | 7:55AM1.37m | 8:39PM1.20m | 8:57AM1.18m | 9:30PM0.97m | 9:42AM0.93m | 10:10PM0.73m | 10:20AM0.69m | 10:45PM0.49m | 10:53AM0.48m | 11:18PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNE 5 | N 4 | NW 7 | N 5 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 465 | 208 | 132 | 77 | 36 | 26 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 84 | 61 | 21 | 20 | 46 | — | 219 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | W 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NW 6 | N 5 | NW 8 | NE 4 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 20 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 22 | 6 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 12 | W 10 | — | W 10 | — | NW 9 | — | NW 10 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 17 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 2 | NE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | N 5 | — | SSW 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | NNE 2 | NW 3 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 15 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 86 | 687 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 174 | 116 | 365 | 297 | 297 | 471 | 267 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 7 | 317 | 452 | 0 |
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