Zarautz Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.29° N 2.17° W

Zarautz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zarautz sea temperature is
24.1° C
2.6° 

Zarautz surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Zarautz surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NNW swell with 124 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with WNW 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 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 5th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 5th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 11th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zarautz over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking a bit lackluster for the most part, but there’s a real shot of some proper waves way out near the end of the run. We’ve got a long stretch of small, messy surf first, so patience is the name of the game. Don’t go selling your board just yet, though.

The first few days are pretty grim. Wednesday and Thursday are a write-off with small, weak waves and onshore winds making a mess of things. We see a little bit of energy on Friday the 7th with a clean, glassy morning, but the swell is tiny and weak (61). It’s surfable, but you’d be scratching for anything rideable. The weekend stays small, with a bit of a pulse on Sunday morning from the NW, but it’s still nothing to write home about. The onshores kick in again in the afternoons, so your window is early.

The start of next week holds more of the same. There’s a slightly better morning on Tuesday the 11th with a glassy 3ft of NW swell, but the period is short and the energy is only moderate (117). It’s a knee-high dribbler at best. Wednesday the 12th sees a bit more size, around 4ft, but the wind goes onshore and the period drops right off, making it junky.

The real standout is the morning of Sunday the 16th. We’ve got 4ft of NW swell with a 9-second period and glassy conditions. The energy jumps to a strong 323, and the forecast calls for good surf. This is the first day that actually looks fun. The morning is the window, as the afternoon gets a bit questionable.

But hold on. The real juice is coming on Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th. Now we’re talking. Tuesday morning brings a solid 8ft of WNW groundswell with a period of 9 seconds and a completely glassy ocean. The energy is very strong (1009). This is a big, powerful swell, the kind that will have some proper size to it. This is for experienced surfers only – if you’re a beginner, this is way too much. The lineup will be charging. Wednesday morning is similar, with 7ft of NW swell (1069 energy) and glassy conditions, though the period stretches out to 11 seconds. Both are excellent days for the crew who know what they’re doing. This is the standout of the whole period, but it’s over a week away, so treat it as promising, not gospel.

The surf at Zarautz is a consistent, exposed beach break, so it handles a lot of this stuff, but that long-period swell might be a bit sectiony. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

So, to sum it up: the next week is a grind. The first real highlight is the morning of Sunday the 16th, but the big dogs are on Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th. Don’t get too hyped on the long-range, but if that forecast holds, it’ll be worth the wait.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
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0.7
WNW
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0.5
NW
6
0.8
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
56
15
95
115
114
88
47
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46
21
13
34
50
77
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49
43
80
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:03PM3.38m
9:29AM3.16m
9:52PM3.20m
10:24AM3.03m
10:56PM3.01m
11:35AM2.93m
00:19AM2.91m
1:02PM2.96m
1:50AM2.97m
2:24PM3.15m
3:06AM3.16m
3:30PM3.45m
4:05AM3.41m
Low Tide
3:18AM0.61m
3:37PM0.76m
4:09AM0.80m
4:37PM0.91m
5:14AM0.97m
5:53PM1.00m
6:34AM1.04m
7:20PM0.94m
7:55AM0.95m
8:38PM0.72m
9:04AM0.73m
9:41PM0.43m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Zarautz Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Zarautz may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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