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Surf Forecasts:
Zarautz surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NW swell with 539 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. 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+) | 2AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zarautz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk Zarautz in proper feet and miles per hour. The water’s sitting at a balmy 76°F, way warmer than usual for this time of year, so you don’t need a thick wetsuit.
Tuesday 25th August through Thursday 27th August is dead. Tiny 1ft to 3ft waves with next to no energy (combined swell energy between 27 and 70). Some mornings are glassy, but the waves are junk.
Friday 28th August morning – First real window. Clean, glassy conditions with a 5ft WNW swell at 8 seconds. Combined energy jumps to 331. Beginner-friendly size, but fun for everyone.
Saturday 29th August morning – Another glassy morning, 5ft NW swell with 9-second period and 379 combined energy. This is your best session of the first week.
Sunday 30th August – Drops to 4ft, wind goes cross-onshore, gets choppy later.
Monday 31st August – Similar story, 5ft swell but windy. Not clean.
Tuesday 1st September morning – Glassy again, 4ft NW swell at 9 seconds. Clean, easy waves.
Wednesday 2nd September morning – The big one. Combined swell energy hits 584, with a 5ft NW groundswell at a long 12-second period. That’s serious power. Light cross-onshore creates small ripples, so not perfect, but this is the biggest, most energetic swell of the whole 16-day window. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is your target.
Thursday 3rd September – Wind picks up, messy.
Friday 4th September morning – Glassy, 4ft NW swell. Calm and clean.
Saturday 5th September – Tiny 2ft NNW swell. Not worth it.
Sunday 6th September morning – Clean, cross-offshore wind, 4ft NW swell (241 energy). This could be a real gem if you get out early.
Monday 7th September – 5ft but cross-shore wind, then strong cross-onshore.
Tuesday 8th September – Onshore and choppy.
Wednesday 9th September morning – Glassy calm, 3ft NW swell, 203 energy. A peaceful, clean little session to close out.
For the standouts: Friday 28th August morning for clean, friendly waves, and Wednesday 2nd September morning for the biggest, most powerful swell of the forecast. That Wednesday session has real punch, but watch out—the long period can make waves wall up at the beach. Crowds are possible at Zarautz, so keep your eyes open.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 23 | 42 | 29 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 68 | 94 | 294 | 330 | 430 | 379 | 283 | 187 | 167 | 167 | 309 | 287 | 300 | 294 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:04PM3.20m | 4:26AM3.13m | 4:38PM3.43m | 4:58AM3.32m | 5:10PM3.63m | 5:29AM3.48m | 5:41PM3.78m | 6:00AM3.60m | 6:12PM3.86m | 6:31AM3.66m | 6:44PM3.87m | 7:03AM3.66m | 7:18PM3.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:42AM0.94m | 10:10PM0.73m | 10:20AM0.70m | 10:45PM0.50m | 10:53AM0.49m | 11:18PM0.31m | 11:26AM0.32m | 11:50PM0.17m | 11:58AM0.21m | 00:21AM0.10m | 12:31PM0.16m | 00:54AM0.10m | 1:05PM0.19m | 1:28AM0.19m | |||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 30 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 5 | WNW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 4 | WNW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 23 | 12 | 29 | 23 | 20 | 9 | 68 | 5 | 294 | 330 | 430 | 379 | 283 | 187 | 167 | 167 | 309 | 287 | 300 | 294 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 8 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | W 12 | W 15 | NW 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 17 | — | 5 | 37 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | W 8 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | N 3 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 17 | 12 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 417 | 301 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 65 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 93 | 35 | 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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