Playa de Gaztetape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a tough start. We're looking at a solid run of small, weak, and generally messy conditions for the first week and a half or so. The water is running at 77°F which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that's about the only thing out of the ordinary. The combined swell energy is barely registering, often under 100 (say 70 on the 13th), and with short-period, poor-quality swells, you're not missing much. Winds are mostly cross-onshore or light, but with nothing to work with, it's not going to be worth paddling out. There's a whole stretch from Monday the 13th right through to Saturday the 25th where every single time slot is rated as poor surf. That's a long, flat spell.

Now, the light at the end of the tunnel. The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Sunday the 26th of July. Playa de Gaztetape starts to see a pulse of proper energy. That morning, the swell jumps to 4ft, coming from the WNW, which is right in the optimum direction for this spot. The period stretches out to 12 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell, and the combined energy rockets up to 481 (moderate wave energy). With a slight air and light cross-onshore wind, it's looking clean. The wave comment still says "marginal", but it's the pick of the entire forecast by a mile.

The standout here is the Monday the 27th of July morning. The swell drops slightly to 3ft, still from the NW, with a 10-second period. The combined energy sits at 268, but the key is the wind: light cross-onshore. It's still a bit of a wait, but the combination of solid groundswell and clean conditions makes this the best bet for a decent session if you're keen.

Tuesday the 28th of July morning is also worth a mention. The swell builds to 5ft from the NW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 321. The wind is glassy and from the N, which is offshore for this break. That's a major positive. The wave comment says "expect good surf conditions". This is the real standout of the forecast. Get it while it's clean.

So, to wrap it up: you're going to have to be patient. The first week and a half is a write-off. The real action is on the 27th and 28th. The 5ft clean swell from the NW on Tuesday the 28th morning is the best on offer, but the 3ft on Monday the 27th morning is a solid second option. The 4ft on Sunday the 26th is a good sign that things are finally waking up.

Rusty.

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