Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Gaztetape surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NW swell with 529 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Gaztetape over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same stretch for Playa de Gaztetape, but this time in feet and Fahrenheit.
The 16-day window is mostly a quiet one, with a long dry spell to start. Don’t rush to get the board out.
The first real chance is Tuesday, July 28th. The morning has a light cross-shore breeze and a 4ft swell from the NW, but the afternoon is the time to go. Tuesday afternoon turns glassy, with a clean 4ft NW swell. The water is 77°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a real bonus. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate (286). It’s not big, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Gaztetape, this is the best on offer. The swell direction is NW, which is exactly what this break likes. The glassy, light wind will make the surface perfect. This is the only standout across the whole forecast.
Before that, from early in the period through Tuesday morning, the surf is poor. Onshore winds and chop ruin it. After Tuesday, it gets messy again. Wednesday morning the 29th is glassy but only has a 4ft NW swell – surfable but very ordinary. Thursday morning the 30th is similar, with a tiny 3ft NW swell.
Then there’s another gap until Sunday, August 2nd. That day brings a 5ft NW swell with a light cross-shore breeze, but it’s only marginal. The energy is strong (524), but the conditions aren’t clean enough to get excited about. Monday, August 3rd, has a 6ft NW swell – that’s getting into the size that’s a bit much for beginners here, but for the more experienced, the wind is light cross-onshore. The energy is very strong (756 to 828). It’s a possibility, but the onshore breeze keeps it from being a standout.
After that, from August 4th onward, the swell drops and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s mostly poor surf with tiny waves. August 8th is nothing but knee-high slop.
So, the one true standout is Tuesday afternoon, July 28th. If you can get out then, you’ll have clean, fun waves at Playa de Gaztetape. The rest of the 16 days? It’s mostly a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 34 | 130 | 220 | 505 | 503 | 313 | 183 | 88 | 194 | 441 | 396 | 322 | 327 | 177 | 138 | 135 | 114 | 95 | 58 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:47PM2.73m | 2:25AM2.67m | 2:51PM2.83m | 3:23AM2.79m | 3:43PM3.00m | 4:09AM2.94m | 4:25PM3.18m | 4:48AM3.09m | 5:02PM3.36m | 5:23AM3.23m | 5:36PM3.51m | 5:56AM3.33m | 6:09PM3.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:55PM1.21m | 8:20AM1.22m | 8:57PM1.10m | 9:16AM1.09m | 9:48PM0.93m | 10:02AM0.92m | 10:31PM0.75m | 10:42AM0.74m | 11:09PM0.58m | 11:18AM0.58m | 11:45PM0.44m | 11:52AM0.46m | 00:18AM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:32 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NW 11 | — | N 13 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | 3 | 8 | 88 | 107 | 441 | 396 | 322 | 327 | 177 | 138 | 135 | 114 | 95 | 58 | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — | N 12 | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 49 | 194 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | N 3 | WSW 2 |
| kJ | — | 34 | 130 | 220 | 505 | 503 | 313 | 183 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 490 | 4 | 479 | 257 | 100 | 100 | 149 | 0 | 19 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 535 | 0 | |
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