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Zarautz surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NW swell with 245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with NNW 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 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zarautz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Zarautz over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, we’ve got a pretty quiet run ahead. There's nothing worth paddling out for in the first few days. Wednesday the 12th has a bit of tiny knee-high swell at 2ft from the NNW, but it’s just not doing anything. You’ll be bobbing around with no real push. That sets the tone for a long stretch, as things stay in the poor-to-ordinary category right through to Sunday the 25th.
The water’s sitting at 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – over two degrees above average, so that’s a bit of a treat for the skin.
Now, there is a standout. If you can wait, mark the morning of Tuesday the 25th. That’s the only real highlight in this whole outlook. We’re looking at clean, glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze from the ENE and a clean 4ft NW swell. The combined energy hits 211 (moderate energy), and the period around 8 seconds means it’ll have a bit of shape. For a beach break like Zarautz, it’ll be fun, not too big, and with a light offshore groom, it should hold up nicely. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so even the less experienced can get amongst it. Crowds can be a thing here, but on a Tuesday morning, you might get a few sets to yourself.
Before that, Saturday the 16th afternoon has a pulse of swell at 5ft NW with moderate energy (245), but the wind is onshore and messy, so it’ll be lumpy and not worth the hassle. The same goes for the morning of Thursday the 27th – there’s a 5ft WNW swell with 285 energy, but the cross-onshore breeze spoils it.
Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, the best bet is that Tuesday the 25th. It’s a long way off, so the forecast could shift, but as it stands, that’s the one to pencil in. The rest of the period is quiet or choppy, so don’t hold your breath for much else.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 44 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 93 | 77 | 71 | 47 | 53 | 64 | 102 | 145 | 245 | 121 | 84 | 75 | 67 | 32 | 18 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:12PM3.99m | 5:41AM3.75m | 5:56PM4.13m | 6:22AM3.81m | 6:38PM4.14m | 7:02AM3.77m | 7:17PM4.02m | 7:39AM3.66m | 7:56PM3.80m | 8:16AM3.48m | 8:34PM3.51m | 8:53AM3.26m | 9:13PM3.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:49AM0.23m | 11:21PM-0.05m | 11:34AM0.07m | 00:05AM-0.14m | 12:16PM-0.00m | 00:45AM-0.12m | 12:56PM0.03m | 1:24AM0.02m | 1:36PM0.17m | 2:02AM0.24m | 2:16PM0.38m | 2:40AM0.52m | 2:57PM0.65m | 3:20AM0.82m | |||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 44 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 93 | 77 | 71 | 47 | 24 | 47 | 102 | 145 | 245 | 121 | 84 | 75 | 67 | 32 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 12 | NW 7 | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 29 | 2 | — | — | 47 | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 17 | 31 | — | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 93 | 573 | 0 | 45 | 153 | 0 | 93 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 448 | 0 | 153 | 576 | 386 |
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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).
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