Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Gaztetape surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 509 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with N 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. 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 (Jul 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Gaztetape over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s on offer for Playa de Gaztetape over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, it’s a rough start. For the first week, we’re looking at a whole lot of flat, junky, and blown-out conditions. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is weak and short-period. You’re not missing anything. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. The wind drops to glassy, and we’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the NW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (281), and it’s the first time the conditions are actually *good*. This is the standout window for the whole forecast. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, so it won’t be too intimidating, but with crowds listed as “sometimes,” expect some company. The offshore wind direction for this break is from the south, so the glassy conditions are a real treat.
Then, after a few more days of ordinary slop, we get a second chance. On Saturday morning, the 1st of August, we’re looking at another glassy session. The swell is 4ft from the NW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (277). This is the other true standout. The waves will be clean and lined up better than anything else we’ve seen.
From the 2nd of August onward, it fades back into small, weak, and usually messy surf. The 3rd of August has a glassy morning, but the swell is tiny and short-period, so it’s barely worth a paddle.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. The best bet is Tuesday morning, 28th July, with Saturday morning, 1st August, as a solid backup. Everything else is a gamble at best.
Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but for now, don’t rush.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 173 | 130 | 107 | 113 | 46 | 44 | 83 | 43 | 34 | 53 | 31 | 12 | 47 | 114 | 247 | 138 | 114 | 201 | 233 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:02PM3.24m | 10:31AM2.97m | 10:54PM2.96m | 11:27AM2.81m | 11:57PM2.74m | 12:34PM2.72m | 1:12AM2.64m | 1:47PM2.73m | 2:25AM2.67m | 2:51PM2.83m | 3:23AM2.79m | 3:43PM3.00m | 4:09AM2.94m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:12AM0.77m | 4:32PM0.93m | 5:04AM1.01m | 5:33PM1.12m | 6:05AM1.18m | 6:43PM1.23m | 7:14AM1.26m | 7:55PM1.21m | 8:20AM1.22m | 8:57PM1.10m | 9:16AM1.09m | 9:48PM0.93m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 10 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NW 10 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 173 | 130 | 107 | 113 | 46 | 9 | 83 | 43 | 34 | 53 | 31 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 114 | 34 | 96 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 6 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | NNW 13 | NW 12 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | — | 9 | 8 | 3 | 21 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 37 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 47 | 114 | 247 | 138 | 95 | 201 | 233 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 535 | 0 | 490 | 1127 | 755 | 557 | 569 | 257 | 100 | 792 | 1 |
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