Surf Forecasts:
Zarautz surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zarautz in the next 16 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zarautz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. We're looking at a pretty flat 16 days ahead, so don't get your hopes up too high. The first week is a write-off, mostly small, weak swell and onshore junk. You'll be sitting on the beach watching the ripples.
The first chance to paddle out is on Monday, August 17th. It's still small, but the morning looks clean with glassy conditions. We're looking at a little 4ft swell from the NW, with moderate energy (164) but a short period of 8 seconds. It'll be a bit soft. The next morning, Tuesday the 18th, is similar: 4ft from the NW, glassy, but the period drops to 6 seconds, making it even weaker.
The only real standout in this whole stretch is Thursday, August 20th. The afternoon is your best bet. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the NW, with a much longer period of 11 seconds and moderate energy (304). That longer period should give it some punch. The wind is cross-on, so it won't be perfect, but it's the best on offer. The following Friday morning, the 21st, has cleaner, glassy winds, but the swell is a bit smaller at 3ft and the period drops back to 9 seconds.
Water temp is a warm 75°, which is well above the norm for this time of year, so it’ll be pleasant out there.
Zarautz is a super consistent wave, so it's rare to see it this quiet. This is a blank run, but forecasts change. Keep your eyes on that Thursday afternoon, the 20th. That's your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 85 | 117 | 90 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 61 | 73 | 69 | 44 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 57 | 105 | 86 | 83 | 55 | 53 | 41 | 66 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:24PM3.15m | 3:06AM3.16m | 3:30PM3.45m | 4:05AM3.41m | 4:24PM3.75m | 4:56AM3.62m | 5:12PM3.99m | 5:41AM3.75m | 5:56PM4.13m | 6:22AM3.81m | 6:38PM4.14m | 7:02AM3.77m | 7:17PM4.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:38PM0.72m | 9:04AM0.73m | 9:41PM0.43m | 10:00AM0.47m | 10:34PM0.16m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 85 | 117 | 90 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 61 | 73 | 69 | 44 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 57 | 105 | 86 | 83 | 55 | 14 | 41 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NNE 4 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | — | NW 4 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 20 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 2 | — | 7 | 22 | 53 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | W 11 | — | W 12 | WNW 9 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 8 | — | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | W 3 | — | NW 5 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 5 | — | 6 | — | 17 | 66 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 93 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 42 | 45 | 0 | 12 | 153 | 0 | 12 | 45 | 0 | 69 | 45 | 0 | 42 | 45 | 5 |
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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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