Playa de Gaztetape surf break

Playa de Gaztetape surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 11 Jan 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
13.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Gaztetape in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 12th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 16th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 17th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Gaztetape over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning).

Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
0
5
4
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4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
NW
1.4
NW
1.7
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.6
NW
0.9
WNW
0.6
NW
2.5
NW
3
NW
3.5
NW
4
WNW
4
WNW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.2
NW
Period(s) (?)121111131212121212111012231917161616151412
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)855462673120780050043644731147549021732944985897554082327171446225711411
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
15
S
30
SSW
20
S
20
S
20
SSW
20
S
15
S
5
SSW
10
NNW
10
S
20
S
25
SSW
10
S
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
on
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:53PM
2.69
11:22AM
2.68
12:03AM
2.66
12:38PM
2.63
1:13AM
2.73
1:46PM
2.71
2:11AM
2.87
2:39PM
2.85
2:58AM
3.05
3:22PM
3.01
3:38AM
3.24
4:00PM
3.16
4:15AM
3.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:30PM
1.11
4:59AM
1.23
5:34PM
1.23
6:11AM
1.27
6:41PM
1.24
7:19AM
1.20
7:43PM
1.16
8:16AM
1.05
8:34PM
1.02
9:03AM
0.87
9:17PM
0.84
9:45AM
0.68
9:56PM
0.67
10:22AM
0.52
Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise--8:38--8:38--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:36
Sunset5:52--5:53--5:54--5:55--5:58--5:59--6:00--
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light rain
light rain
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light rain
rain showers
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light rain
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------------51-13111-
Temp. °C13141514121415131413111411101212999811
Feels °C (?)10109989119131196576755458
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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 12 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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