Playa de Gros surf break

Playa de Gros surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 31 May 2026 CEST
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Playa de Gros surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Gros sea temperature is
20.1° C
(Which is 3.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Playa de Gros surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,207 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Gros this week:

The surf forecast for Playa de Gros over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Gros in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 4th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 5th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Gros over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
2
1
1
!
0
!
!
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
1
WNW
6
1.4
NW
8
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.6
NW
10
2.4
NW
12
2.4
WNW
12
3
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
10
1.4
NW
9
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
246
167
213
189
193
146
77
80
232
471
461
246
301
570
1521
1543
2207
853
338
353
260
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
N
5
S
5
NE
10
N
5
WSW
15
W
20
NW
10
SW
5
WNW
5
N
5
SSW
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
W
20
WNW
10
N
10
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
WSW
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
High Tide
5:31PM3.78m
5:51AM3.57m
6:04PM3.78m
6:26AM3.53m
6:37PM3.74m
7:01AM3.46m
7:12PM3.68m
7:37AM3.37m
7:50PM3.60m
8:17AM3.28m
8:31PM3.51m
9:02AM3.20m
9:18PM3.43m
Low Tide
11:13AM0.91m
11:37PM0.83m
11:47AM0.92m
00:13AM0.84m
12:21PM0.96m
00:49AM0.88m
12:57PM1.03m
1:26AM0.96m
1:35PM1.12m
2:06AM1.05m
2:15PM1.21m
2:50AM1.14m
3:00PM1.30m
3:40AM1.22m
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cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:39
9:40
9:42
9:42
9:43
9:44
9:44
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
17
18
17
17
21
19
17
18
17
18
22
21
20
20
20
16
17
17
21
31
29
16
17
16
16
21
20
16
15
15
18
21
20
20
20
21
12
16
15
19
30
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
1.4
NW
8
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.6
NW
10
2.4
NW
12
1.9
WNW
12
3
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
10
1.4
NW
9
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
246
167
213
189
193
146
77
56
232
471
461
246
301
570
1521
976
2207
853
338
353
260
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
6
0.6
NW
6
0.4
NNW
5
0.2
NNW
5
0.1
NW
12
0.5
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
Energy kJ
32
28
11
2
6
57
23
127
109
28
237
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
9
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
12
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
4
1
WNW
6
2.4
WNW
12
0.5
NE
3
Energy kJ
12
80
1543
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
2
1
Distance (km)
23
55
0
35
55
4
550
163
4
0
12
0
23
55
4
115
55
4
0
0
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
9
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Information about the Playa de Gros Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa de Gros provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa de Gros can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Gros surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa de Gros) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa de Gros may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Playa de Gros is 4 km (2 miles) from San Sebastian. If you plan a holiday in Pais Vasco, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Sebastian. San Sebastian has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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