Zarautz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s get into it. Rusty here with the long-term look for Zarautz (Basque Country). This entire run is all about that one reliable spot, so there's no bouncing around. The water’s currently sitting at 73°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a real treat.

The week kicks off a bit flat and slow. Saturday the 12th is a write-off with small, weak swell and onshore junk – not worth paddling for. That changes quickly though. Sunday the 13th morning is where the first real window opens. We’ve got a 4ft NW groundswell with a solid 13-second period, combined swell energy at a moderate 543. The wind is absolutely glassy, dead calm, so that will be clean, lined-up surf. That’s a standout. It’s still well within beginner-friendly size, and while the spot can get busy, the quality will be worth it.

Monday the 14th morning stays clean with similar 4ft NW swell but the wind holds glassy. The energy drops a touch (423), but it’s still very rideable. A good backup. Tuesday the 15th morning is small but glassy again – a nice option for a soft cruise, not a standout.

Then things get a little messy mid-week. From Tuesday afternoon through to Thursday the 17th, the wind swings onshore and we see bumpy, poor conditions. The swell picks up to 5-5ft on Wednesday and Thursday but those rain showers and onshore breezes kill the quality – not worth it.

Friday the 18th morning sees a return to calm conditions. Clean lines with 4ft NW swell at a 10-second period. Good, but not great. Saturday the 19th morning looks challenging – there’s a big punch of swell hitting 7ft but it’s accompanied by onshore wind, making it for experts only, and the setup may be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Now, looking ahead: Monday the 21st morning is a major standout. We’ve got an excellent 5ft NW groundswell with a very long 15-second period and the combined swell energy is strong at 1090. The wind is glassy again. This is going to be a special session – clean, powerful, excellent shape. Although this period is over a week out and carries a touch of uncertainty, it’s the best forecast on the card.

Tuesday the 22nd morning holds up nicely with 5ft NW swell at 13 seconds and glassy wind (878 energy). Another excellent day. After a solid Wednesday 23rd morning, we head into a nice run from Thursday 24th morning. Thursday morning brings clean offshore wind (15 mph from the south) with a 4ft NW swell at a long 14 seconds. The energy is strong at 664. The afternoon stays clean and offshore too. Really good, clean conditions to finish the month.

The last two days fade back to smaller, weaker surf – Sunday the 27th is just knee-high and weak.

There are a few gaps in the second week, but overall, Zarautz shows a strong, consistent pattern. The best bets are clear: Sunday the 13th morning for a stunning start, and Monday the 21st morning for the premium, powerful session.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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