Zarautz Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.29° N 2.17° W

Zarautz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zarautz sea temperature is
24.2° C
2.7° 

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


Zarautz surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with WNW 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zarautz in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 5th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 5th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the waves at Zarautz.

It's a pretty quiet stretch ahead for the Basque coast, to be honest. We're looking at a solid week and a half of small, weak conditions before we see any energy worth getting excited about. The first week is mostly a write-off for anyone looking for a proper surf.

The waves from August 4th right through to the 13th are tiny, with swell heights barely scraping past 3 ft and the combined energy mostly sitting under 100, which is weak. The wind is also a problem, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, turning the ocean into a mess. There are a few glassy moments – like Friday morning the 7th and Sunday morning the 9th – but with swell under 2 ft and a period of just 7 seconds, it's a dribbler. Not worth paddling out for.

We get a glimmer on Tuesday morning the 11th – dead calm, glassy conditions with a 2 ft NW swell at 10 seconds. The energy is weak (88), but it's the cleanest the lineup will look for a while. Still, it's a wave for a longboard and a quiet paddle, not a session to write home about. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit surprises there.

The real change, and the only true standout in this 16-day window, comes late. From Saturday the 15th onward, the forecast starts to show some proper grunt. The swell builds from 3 ft on Saturday morning to 5 ft by Monday morning the 17th, with the combined energy climbing into the 100s and even hitting 201 on Saturday afternoon. The period is short, around 6 to 8 seconds, which means these are windswell waves, not groundswell, so they’ll be a bit crumbly and less powerful than the numbers suggest.

The best window looks to be Sunday morning the 16th and Monday morning the 17th. Both mornings have glassy conditions with a 4 ft to 5 ft NW swell. The energy is solid (174 and 188), which is a moderate wave energy. The swell direction from the NW is a good match for Zarautz's exposed setup. This is too big for beginners, but for the average surfer, it'll be fun. Be aware of the crowds here – it's a consistent spot and often busy, so expect a few people in the water. The shorter period means the waves will be a bit walled up at the beach, but there will be plenty of them.

So, the call is: grind through the first nine days of weak, small surf. If you’re desperate, the glassy Tuesday morning the 11th offers a clean ankle-snapper. But the real action, the best on offer, is the glassy Sunday and Monday mornings (16th and 17th) with waist-to-chest high NW swell. It's a solid end to a slow outlook.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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90
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High Tide
8:22PM3.53m
8:45AM3.28m
9:03PM3.38m
9:29AM3.16m
9:52PM3.20m
10:24AM3.03m
10:56PM3.01m
11:35AM2.93m
00:19AM2.91m
1:02PM2.96m
1:50AM2.97m
2:24PM3.15m
3:06AM3.16m
Low Tide
2:35AM0.46m
2:49PM0.60m
3:18AM0.61m
3:37PM0.76m
4:09AM0.80m
4:37PM0.91m
5:14AM0.97m
5:53PM1.00m
6:34AM1.04m
7:20PM0.94m
7:55AM0.95m
8:38PM0.72m
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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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