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Zarautz Surf Forecast
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Zarautz surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 23 Mar 2026 CETForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Zarautz surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Zarautz sea temperature is
13.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period. 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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 25th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zarautz over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 677 | 976 | 761 | 736 | 483 | 812 | 1933 | 4082 | 3185 | 2306 | 1420 | 1729 | 1137 | 604 | 614 | 1519 | 1784 | 1262 | 1190 | 1131 | 958 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:25PM 3.56 | 7:54AM 3.36 | 8:17PM 3.29 | 8:57AM 3.01 | 9:26PM 3.02 | 10:24AM 2.76 | 11:03PM 2.90 | 12:09PM 2.73 | 12:39AM 3.01 | 1:29PM 2.92 | 1:49AM 3.25 | 2:26PM 3.16 | 2:41AM 3.50 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:37AM 0.39 | 2:00PM 0.67 | 2:34AM 0.70 | 3:01PM 0.99 | 3:50AM 0.96 | 4:24PM 1.21 | 5:28AM 1.05 | 6:02PM 1.20 | 6:58AM 0.91 | 7:20PM 1.00 | 8:02AM 0.66 | 8:16PM 0.73 | 8:49AM 0.43 | ||||||||||
Mon 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | ||
| Sunset | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | 2 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||
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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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