Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Gaztetape surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with 103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Gaztetape in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Gaztetape over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and miles. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ at Playa de Gaztetape.
The first week is a real struggle. Wave heights are tiny, mostly 1ft to 2ft, with the swell energy barely above a whisper (52 to 105). The wind is a buzzkill, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the surface choppy. The only bright spots are a few glassy mornings – Monday the 10th, Tuesday the 11th, and Wednesday the 12th – but even then, the waves are just "surfable but very ordinary." You could get a waist-high wobble on a log, but it’s not worth the drive.
There’s a quiet stretch from the 13th to the 15th with tiny, weak waves. Then on Sunday the 16th, we get a bump to 5ft in the morning and 5ft in the afternoon, but the energy is still only moderate (260 to 274) and the period is short at 7 seconds. The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s gonna be bumpy. It’s a sign of life, but not a clean one.
The only standout is Tuesday the 18th. We’ve got a solid swell pushing in – 8ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, straight from the NW. The swell energy is strong (765 in the morning, 602 in the afternoon), and the period is 8 seconds. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which is workable. But listen, at 8ft, this is expert-only territory. Beginners, stay on the beach. It’s a beach break, so it’ll be a bit sectiony, but there’s plenty of power for some good rides. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
After that, it fades fast. The 19th and 20th drop back to small and messy, and the 21st brings a longer period swell (11 seconds) but with onshore winds and rain, it’s gonna be a mess. The 22nd is just a dud.
Bottom line: the first week is a dud. The 18th is your best shot, but it’s for the big boys. Otherwise, it’s a quiet stretch for Gaztetape.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
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 kJ | 72 | 38 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 34 | 85 | 96 | 73 | 81 | 79 | 49 | 44 | 44 | 41 | 54 | 33 | 26 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 10:56PM3.00m | 11:35AM2.92m | 00:19AM2.90m | 1:02PM2.95m | 1:50AM2.95m | 2:24PM3.14m | 3:06AM3.15m | 3:30PM3.44m | 4:05AM3.39m | 4:24PM3.74m | 4:55AM3.60m | 5:12PM3.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:14AM0.96m | 5:53PM0.99m | 6:34AM1.03m | 7:20PM0.93m | 7:55AM0.94m | 8:38PM0.71m | 9:04AM0.72m | 9:41PM0.42m | 10:00AM0.46m | 10:34PM0.15m | 10:49AM0.23m | 11:21PM-0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 72 | 38 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 85 | 96 | 73 | 81 | 79 | 49 | 44 | 44 | 41 | 54 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NNE 5 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | W 9 | NW 6 | NW 12 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | NNE 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 24 | 33 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | W 9 | NW 6 | — | NW 6 | — | W 8 | — | — | W 10 | — | WNW 10 | NNE 4 | N 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 9 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 9 | 2 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | N 4 | NW 4 | WSW 2 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 7 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 561 | 15 | 574 | 301 | 4 | 70 | 149 | 33 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 4 | 150 | 4 | 0 | 150 | 4 |
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