Zarautz Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.29° N 2.17° W

Zarautz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zarautz sea temperature is
21.1°C
3.7° 

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


Zarautz surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, NW swell with 4,512 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zarautz this week:

The surf forecast for Zarautz over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zarautz in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 19th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 21st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 21st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zarautz over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Friday
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Period (s)
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NW
12
1.2
NW
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1.1
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1.3
NNW
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0.9
NW
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NNW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
450
376
288
400
169
143
376
614
671
632
711
1210
4041
2185
1488
2088
1510
2683
2904
Wind (km/h)
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NE
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NE
15
NNE
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E
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NE
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SSW
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NNW
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SSW
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NNE
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SSW
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High Tide
9:29PM2.58m
9:57AM2.67m
10:49PM2.42m
11:28AM2.58m
00:30AM2.44m
12:57PM2.68m
1:43AM2.61m
1:58PM2.88m
2:31AM2.86m
2:43PM3.14m
3:11AM3.13m
3:22PM3.39m
3:46AM3.40m
Low Tide
3:39AM1.36m
4:33PM1.36m
4:59AM1.48m
6:04PM1.38m
6:29AM1.44m
7:21PM1.23m
7:38AM1.25m
8:14PM0.98m
8:27AM1.00m
8:55PM0.71m
9:08AM0.73m
9:32PM0.44m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Zarautz Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Zarautz provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Zarautz can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zarautz 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 (Zarautz) 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 Zarautz 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.

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