Zarautz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the stretch ahead for Zarautz. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel if you’ve got the patience.

These first few days are a write-off, honestly. Saturday the 18th is flat with a tiny onshore bump, and the water is a toasty 77°, which is a whopping four degrees warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, you’d think you were in the tropics. The wind is messy, and we’ve got next to no energy. That carries through Sunday and into Monday morning. Monday the 20th morning sees a tiny pulse of 4ft swell from the north, but it’s a short period of 7 seconds, so it’s just weak, disorganized lines. The combined energy is (121), so it’s barely ticking over. Not worth paddling out for.

Tuesday and Wednesday are still poor. We’re stuck with small, weak windswell. Thursday the 23rd morning offers a bit of a reprieve with glassy conditions and a foot of swell, but it’s still only 3ft from the north with a period of 6 seconds – that’s just a dribble. The energy is (46), which is still weak. It’s surfable for a beginner on a foamie, but nothing to get excited about.

The weekend of the 25th and 26th looks a bit more promising in size, but the quality is still missing. Saturday afternoon pushes 5ft from the west-northwest but with a cross-on breeze and a period of only 6 seconds. The energy bumps up to (123), but it’s going to be a choppy, bumpy mess. Not the good stuff.

Now, here’s where we get a proper standout. Monday the 27th morning. The wind goes glassy, and we finally see a proper groundswell arrive. The swell is 4ft from the northwest with a 10-second period – that’s a much better shape. The energy kicks up to (341), which is a solid moderate level. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” and for good reason. It’s a long period, so it’ll have more power and longer waits between sets, which is perfect for a beach break like Zarautz. This is the best of the first week, no question.

The next clear standout is Thursday the 30th morning. Similar setup: 4ft from the northwest, 10-second period, glassy offshores, and a combined energy of (337). It’s a repeat of the good wave from Monday, just a few days later.

But the real cherry on top is Saturday the 1st of August. The morning is a stunner. No wind at all, absolutely glassy. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the northwest with a 10-second period, and the combined energy hits (549) – moderate to strong energy. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and that’s the highest score of the whole run. This is the one to mark on the calendar. It’s still a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but if it holds, this is the best day of the outlook.

Sunday the 2nd of August morning is another good one, with 4ft, glassy wind, and energy at (314). A solid finisher to the run.

Overall, there’s a big gap of poor or tiny surf from now until the 26th, with only a few barely surfable moments. The real action kicks off on the 27th and finishes strong on the 1st of August. Don’t hold your breath for the first week, but the second week is worth waiting for.

Rusty.

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