Urbiztondo Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Urbiztondo Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a pretty grim start, I’m not gonna lie. For the first several days, there’s just nothing to write home about. The surf is flat or tiny, and when there is a little bump, the wind is howling onshore from the NW or SW, making a mess of things. You’re looking at a blank run from Thursday, August 6th, all the way through to the end of the first week. It’s one of those stretches where you’re better off checking the kite forecast than the surf report.

Things start to get a bit more interesting around Monday, August 10th, but it’s still a bit of a mixed bag. The morning sees a pulse of 8ft swell from the west, with a period of 10 seconds and a solid combined energy of 1160 – that’s some serious power. But the wind is a fresh cross-shore, which is going to put a chop on it, so it’s not the cleanest. The afternoon fades fast. Tuesday afternoon, the 11th, shows a bit of promise with a 6ft west swell and a moderate cross-off breeze, leaving it clean. The energy is still solid at 516, but with a “marginal” call, it’s not a sure thing.

The real highlight, the one that’s got me a little excited, is right at the end of the run. Monday, August 17th, the afternoon session cleans right up as a 7ft west swell pushes in. The wind drops to a light breeze, going cross-off, and the energy jumps to 635. It’s looking clean. Then, Tuesday, August 18th, the morning is the absolute standout. We’re talking a 8ft west swell, a period of 9 seconds, with glassy conditions – a slight air from the SSE. The combined energy is a massive 855, and the guidance says “very good surf conditions.” That’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit of a wait, but it’s promising. The afternoon on Tuesday is still a decent 8ft, but the wind swings cross, so the morning is definitely the pick. After that, it fades back into small, wind-affected nothingness.

The water temp is sitting at a warm 86°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

So, to boil it down: the first week and a bit is a write-off. The end of the second week, specifically the morning of Tuesday, August 18th, is your best bet. The swell is solid, the winds are off, and it should be clean. Don’t expect a crowd-free zone though, as it’s a consistent spot, but for those who can wait, it’ll be worth it.

Rusty.

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