Playa de Gaztetape Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaking for the next couple of weeks. It’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag, with some real gems hidden in there if you’re patient.

The first half of the period starts with a bit of a messy run, but the second half of the first week and into the weekend looks like where the magic could happen. The water is sitting at 74°F right now, which is 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a serious anomaly, feels like a bathtub compared to what you’d expect.

Alright, let’s get into it. The real standout session is shaping up for Thursday morning, the 10th of September at Playa de Gaztetape. The wind is gonna be dead calm, glassy as a mirror. Swell is a clean 4ft from the NW with a solid 11-second period, and the combined energy is a moderate 361. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so the waves will be manageable, but that glassy surface will make it an absolute dream for anyone getting out there. Keep in mind, it can get busy here sometimes, so getting an early start is a good plan.

Another cracking session pops up on Sunday morning, the 13th of September. Again, Playa de Gaztetape is the spot. We’ve got a similar story: 3ft of NW swell, 10-second period, and the wind is glassy from the NW. The combined energy comes in at 356. It’s a touch smaller than the Thursday session, but it’ll be clean and fun for the longboard or a foamie.

The first few days of the forecast are a bit of a write-off. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are plagued by onshore or cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions, so don’t get your hopes up. The waves are there, but the quality is poor.

Looking further out, the second week is a bit of a drought. From Monday the 14th through to the 20th, the swell drops right off, mostly under 3ft and often with poor wind. There are a few glassy windows on the morning of the 15th and 16th, but the waves are tiny – 1ft – and the energy is weak (79 and 76). It’s not worth a trip, but if you’re local and desperate for a paddle, the glassy conditions will be nice.

The very end of the period, Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th of September, shows a little pulse of 3ft to 3ft NW swell with glassy mornings. The combined energy is still only moderate (210 and 147), so it’s not going to be epic, but it’s a better way to end the run than the flat days in the middle.

So, if you’ve got a window, make it for the morning of Thursday the 10th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Otherwise, the Sunday the 13th morning is your next best bet. The rest of the time, you’re better off waiting for the next forecast.

Rusty.

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