Playa de Gaztetape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk Playa de Gaztetape. It’s a slow starter, but there are some real windows of clean surf coming up, especially for the beginner crew. The water’s sitting at 74°F, which is much warmer than usual – you’ll be fine in just boardshorts or a spring suit.

Monday the 7th comes in average. A little 4ft NW swell pushing through, but that cross-on wind from the NW at 3 mph messes up the surface. Combined energy is moderate at 329, but it’s just not clean. Monday afternoon drops to 3ft and goes onshore. Not worth it.

Tuesday the 8th is more of the same – small, cross-on, a little choppy. Swell hangs around 3ft but the wind stays messy. Wednesday the 9th jumps to 6ft from the NW, but with rain showers and onshore winds at 9 mph, it’s a write-off. Combined energy hits 537, but that’s all chop.

Now, here’s the good part. Thursday the 10th morning is your first stand-out. Glassy conditions, a clean 4ft NW swell with a 10-second period, and combined energy of 355. It’s not huge, but that glassy surface will make it super fun for a beginner-friendly spot. This is the best session in the early window. Afternoon goes a little cross-on, but the morning is worth the paddle.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th drop right off. Swell down to 2ft to 2ft, and even glassy, there’s just not enough push. Combined energy under 100 – don’t bother.

Here’s the real highlight. Sunday the 13th morning. Clean, glassy, and a solid 5ft NW groundswell with a long 13-second period. Combined energy is 905 – that’s strong, powerful lines. The long period means bigger gaps between sets and proper shape. At Playa de Gaztetape, a fairly exposed beach, that longer period will give you clean walls. For beginners, 5ft might be a push, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is pumping. Afternoon stays clean-ish with light cross-on wind.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th still have leftover swell, 4ft down to 3ft, mostly glassy mornings. Good, cruisey sessions.

Jumping to the 16th of September – Wednesday morning is glassy with 4ft, but Wednesday afternoon looks very promising again. 5ft from the NW, 13-second period, combined energy of 851, and glassy. Another top-tier session, about a week and a half out. Mark that.

Thursday the 17th stays solid – 5ft NW, clean offshore wind, combined energy 457. Good consistent shape. Friday the 18th fades back to 3ft and messy cross-on.

Saturday the 19th is a wildcard. Bigger 6ft NW swell (combined energy 1037), but the wind is cross-shore and light. Might be okay, not perfect. Then, Sunday the 20th morning has offshore wind from the south at 9 mph, with 4ft NW swell – that offshore breeze will clean it right up. Fun, but a week and a half out.

Monday the 22nd brings a 7ft NW swell, but with risk of thunderstorms and strong cross-on wind. Too big and choppy for most – probably better for kite surfers.

Overall, Thursday the 10th morning and Sunday the 13th morning are your best bets in the first week, with another cracker on Wednesday the 16th afternoon in the second week. Not a perfect run, but enough clean swell to make it worthwhile.

Rusty.

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