Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Gaztetape surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, NW swell with 503 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Gaztetape in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Gaztetape over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, mate. Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Playa de Gaztetape over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, the first few days are pretty grim. We’ve got a bit of a flat spell to start, so don't bother waxing up just yet.
The first real chance of a surfable wave doesn’t arrive until the weekend. Saturday the 5th sees a small pulse of NW groundswell creep in. It’s not much, only 2ft to 4ft through the day, but the period jumps to 12 seconds, which gives it a bit of push. The morning session Saturday is clean and glassy, but the combined energy is weak to moderate (168). It’s surfable, just very ordinary. Sunday the 6th is a little better; a clean, glassy morning with 4ft of NW swell and that 11-second period. The energy picks up (382), and the wind is light and offshore, keeping things tidy. That’s probably the best early window, but it’s still small stuff.
Now, for the standout. It’s going to be the morning of the 12th of September. That Saturday morning is the one to circle on the calendar. We get a nice NW groundswell, 5ft, with a 10-second interval. The wind is glassy and light from the east, and the energy is strong (437). It’ll be clean, punchy, and provide some proper little runners for this spot. The water temp is sitting at 75°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – you won't need a thick suit. The early part of that day will be the pick of the whole forecast. Playa de Gaztetape is a beginner-friendly beach break, and with this size, it’s just right for learning or a fun longboard session. Crowds can be a factor here sometimes, so get in early.
There’s also a decent morning on the 10th, with similar 4ft, glassy conditions and pumping energy (348). That’s a solid second choice.
Later in the second week, the swell drops right off. By the 14th and beyond, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves under 2ft, with messy wind. Not worth a paddle. The run of poor surf after the 12th is pretty much a write-off.
So, to wrap it up: get down there for the 10th and especially the morning of the 12th. That’s your window for the best clean, punchy surf. After that, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 348 | 373 | 230 | 118 | 78 | 40 | 27 | 51 | 37 | 25 | 35 | 75 | 83 | 320 | 427 | 369 | 304 | 144 | 224 | 90 | 256 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:55PM3.63m | 8:16AM3.44m | 8:38PM3.41m | 9:01AM3.25m | 9:30PM3.13m | 9:58AM3.03m | 10:41PM2.87m | 11:20AM2.88m | 00:20AM2.76m | 1:00PM2.92m | 1:55AM2.87m | 2:23PM3.16m | 3:04AM3.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:42PM0.28m | 2:05AM0.35m | 2:24PM0.45m | 2:48AM0.59m | 3:13PM0.68m | 3:41AM0.86m | 4:17PM0.91m | 4:53AM1.09m | 5:44PM1.05m | 6:25AM1.17m | 7:21PM0.96m | 7:52AM1.02m | 8:38PM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 28 | 33 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 348 | 373 | 230 | 118 | 78 | 40 | 27 | 51 | 37 | 25 | 35 | 75 | 79 | 320 | 427 | 369 | 304 | 144 | 224 | 90 | 256 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | NNE 4 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | N 4 | NW 12 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | — | NW 10 | WNW 13 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 83 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 7 | — | 25 | 69 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | NW 9 | N 4 | — | NW 14 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 15 | NW 9 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 12 | 3 | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 29 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | NW 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 33 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 4 | 94 | 494 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
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