Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Gaztetape surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 147 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WNW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Gaztetape in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Gaztetape over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on offer for Playa de Gaztetape over the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, mate, this is a tough stretch. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely any swell to speak of, and when there is a little bump, the wind or conditions just aren’t cooperating. The water is sitting at 76°F which is much warmer than we’d expect for this time of year – a real anomaly of 8°F, so that’s weirdly tropical feeling for the Basque coast.
The first real sign of life doesn’t show up until the morning of Thursday the 23rd of July. Even then, it’s nothing to get overly excited about, but it’s the best we’ve got. We’ve got a modest 3ft groundswell rolling in from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 159. The real winner here is the wind: it’s glassy in the morning. That means clean, smooth conditions. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with that offshore wind from the mountains, it could be a fun little session for a learner or someone on a log. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” busy, so you might have a few others with the same idea, but it shouldn’t be a zoo.
The afternoon of the 24th also looks worth a mention. The swell drops slightly to 3ft, but the energy is still moderate at 102, and the wind turns glassy again. That’s a clean, tidy afternoon for a few small waves.
Later on, Saturday the 25th of July sees a bigger push of energy, with 287 to 343, and the swell bumps up to 5ft from the NW. But the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a messy, lumpy affair. The waves might have some push, but it won’t be pretty. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you could find something, but it’s not the standout.
So, the bottom line: the 23rd morning is your best bet – glassy, clean, small waves. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only window that’s worth setting the alarm for. The rest of the 16 days, you’re mostly waiting for the forecast to change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 4 |
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 kJ | 55 | 80 | 71 | 51 | 59 | 82 | 60 | 40 | 48 | 78 | 59 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:21PM3.05m | 1:56AM3.13m | 2:31PM3.23m | 3:06AM3.29m | 3:34PM3.47m | 4:08AM3.47m | 4:30PM3.72m | 5:03AM3.63m | 5:22PM3.93m | 5:54AM3.72m | 6:12PM4.06m | 6:41AM3.73m | 6:59PM4.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:34PM0.82m | 8:08AM0.75m | 8:42PM0.62m | 9:11AM0.59m | 9:45PM0.38m | 10:08AM0.41m | 10:41PM0.15m | 11:00AM0.24m | 11:33PM-0.02m | 11:49AM0.13m | 00:22AM-0.10m | 12:35PM0.09m | 1:09AM-0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNE 4 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | NW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 55 | 80 | 71 | 40 | 45 | 18 | 60 | 40 | 37 | 78 | 59 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 5 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 9 | 7 | 51 | 59 | 82 | 7 | — | — | 19 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | N 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | — | NE 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 8 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 257 | 172 | 41 | 41 | 341 | 354 | 535 | 361 | 490 | 563 | 570 | 490 | 778 | 684 |
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