Playa de Gros Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.32° N 2.03° W

Playa de Gros Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Gros sea temperature is
22.0°C
2.9° 

Playa de Gros surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa de Gros surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, NW swell with 3,294 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with NW 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 Tuesday (Sep 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Gros in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 29th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 1st Oct)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 2nd Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Thursday
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NW
12
1.4
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11
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0.7
NW
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0.9
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11
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14
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1.9
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1.7
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
734
447
411
220
144
205
467
521
1885
3294
2390
1643
1173
813
773
563
398
371
377
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SSE
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20
SSE
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NW
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NNE
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NNW
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High Tide
6:35AM4.15m
6:54PM4.14m
7:12AM4.06m
7:34PM3.94m
7:54AM3.88m
8:22PM3.66m
8:44AM3.65m
9:21PM3.35m
9:49AM3.40m
10:43PM3.10m
11:19AM3.25m
00:26AM3.05m
Low Tide
00:26AM0.35m
12:43PM0.37m
1:03AM0.47m
1:24PM0.50m
1:43AM0.68m
2:09PM0.72m
2:29AM0.96m
3:03PM1.00m
3:26AM1.27m
4:14PM1.25m
4:45AM1.52m
5:50PM1.36m
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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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