Surf Forecasts:
Zarautz surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NW swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zarautz in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zarautz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s cooking here. To be straight with you, the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. There’s a long stretch of flat, weak energy and messy conditions. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until the morning of Saturday, August 7th, and even then it’s barely a paddle.
The water temp is sitting at 75°F at the start, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s over 5°F above normal, so you’ll be in a shorty or less if you’re brave.
From now until the morning of the 7th, it’s a write-off. Tiny swell, mostly under 2ft, short period wind slop, and onshore or cross-onshore winds. There’s a few glassy mornings but the wave energy is so weak (combined energy in the 20-30 range) you’d be floating, not surfing. The afternoon of the 6th has a little bump to 3ft, but the wind is onshore and the energy is still moderate at best (108).
The best of a bad bunch comes on the morning of Saturday, August 7th. We’ve got a glassy start at Zarautz, with a NW swell of 3ft at 8 seconds. It’s not big, not powerful, but the wind is dead calm – glassy as it gets. The combined energy is only 91, so it’s weak, but if you’re desperate for a log or a longboard, that’s your window. The break is very consistent, so there’ll be waves, just small ones. Expect crowds though, this spot gets busy.
Moving into the second week, the morning of August 11th has a similar setup – glassy, 2ft NW swell, but again, no power. The morning of August 16th shows a bigger pulse: 4ft from the NNW with a 7 second period and combined energy of 160. That’s the most energy we see, but it’s still a short-period swell, and the wind is just onshore. It’ll be messy and lumpy. Not a standout.
Honestly, if you’re a kite surfer, some of those afternoons with moderate onshore wind and 3ft+ swell might be worth a look, but for paddle surfing, it’s a tough 16 days. The best advice is to keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 5 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 59 | 25 | 14 | 12 | 35 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 57 | 123 | 105 | 97 | 78 | 91 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:13PM3.69m | 7:33AM3.42m | 7:46PM3.64m | 8:07AM3.37m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:24AM0.31m | 1:32PM0.40m | 1:58AM0.36m | 2:08PM0.48m | 2:35AM0.46m | 2:49PM0.60m | 3:18AM0.61m | 3:37PM0.76m | 4:09AM0.80m | 4:37PM0.91m | 5:14AM0.97m | 5:53PM1.00m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 6 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | — |
| kJ | 59 | 25 | 14 | 12 | 35 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 57 | 123 | 105 | 97 | 78 | 91 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNE 5 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | N 3 | N 4 | N 7 | NW 12 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | WNW 9 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 8 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | — | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NW 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 8 | 8 | 12 | — | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | NW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 59 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 153 | 0 | 236 | 538 | 0 | 442 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 533 | 304 | 344 | 448 | 45 | 45 | 66 | 45 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
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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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