Playa de Gaztetape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, looking over the next couple of weeks for the local stretch.

To be straight with you, the first four days are a bit of a write-off. The waves are tiny and messy, so don’t bother paddling out until later. The real story starts to build from Friday the 28th and peaks on Saturday the 29th, which is the standout window.

The highlight is without a doubt Saturday, August 29th at Playa de Gaztetape. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the NW, and the wind is forecast to be glassy – dead calm – in the morning. That’s the kind of clean, lined-up surf you wait for. The combined wave energy is pumping at (1061), so there’s a lot of water moving. This is proper groundswell with a 10-second period, meaning good shape and power. It’s a fairly exposed spot, so it’ll pick up that energy well. This is the best session on offer, no question.

Friday the 28th is also worth a paddle. The morning shows a clean 6ft wave from the WNW (562 combined energy) with a light offshore breeze. It’s a little smaller than Saturday but still great fun, and the wind will keep it smooth. By Friday afternoon it gets a bit lumpy as the wind swings onshore, so get out early.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st back off a bit, with waves dropping to 4-5ft. Sunday morning is glassy again but the swell is weaker (244 combined energy) and the period is shorter at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit less punchy. Still good for a beginner-friendly session.

Now, for the water: it’s running about average for late August, so no worries about a chill – just your usual summer warmth.

For beginners, be aware that Saturday’s swell is over 5ft and close to 8ft, so that session is better for experienced surfers. Friday morning’s 6ft could also be a bit much if you’re just starting out. Stick to the smaller mornings around the 30th and 31st if you’re new to it.

The crowd situation at Gaztetape is listed as “sometimes” busy, so on a day like Saturday, expect some company for those clean waves.

Looking further out, there’s a bit of a lull through the first week of September with small, weak surf. But then Monday, September 7th shows a promising bump: a 4ft NW groundswell with a very long 12-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is 568, which is solid. That one’s worth keeping an eye on, though it’s a fair way off so don’t bank on it just yet.

So, bottom line: clear your schedule for Saturday morning, August 29th at Playa de Gaztetape. That’s your best bet. Friday morning is your backup. After that, keep watching for the 7th.

Rusty.

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