Surf Forecasts:
Zarautz surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, N swell with 159 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with N 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zarautz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get stuck into the outlook for our local spot.
Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty flat and quiet start. The first few days are a write-off with tiny, weak surf. We're talking about a gap of almost a week before things start to get interesting. The water is sitting at a very unusual 77°, way warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the paddle out won't be a shock to the system.
Sunday, July 19th is a total right-off. We're looking at a tiny 0.7ft to 1.0ft of swell with hardly any energy behind it. The wind is light, but the surf is just not there. Don't bother.
Monday, July 20th sees a little bump in the morning. The swell picks up to 3ft from the NNW, and the energy starts to show. It's glassy, which is a major bonus, but with a short period of 7 seconds, the waves will be a bit weak and crumbly. It's surfable but very ordinary.
Tuesday, July 21st is a repeat of Monday morning. A similar 4ft NNW swell with glassy conditions in the morning. It's still a short period, so don't expect much power, but it's the best the beginning of the week has to offer.
We then drift into a long stretch of small, weak, and messy surf. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, preventing any real quality. From Wednesday, July 22nd, right through to Tuesday, July 29th, there's nothing worth paddling out for. The energy is low, and the conditions are poor.
Now, let's talk about the one true standout. Thursday, July 30th morning is the pick of the entire forecast. The swell is a solid 4ft from the NNW, and the energy is pumping. The period stretches to 11 seconds, which is a proper groundswell, bringing real shape and power. The wind is glassy, dead calm. That combo is a recipe for clean, lined-up waves at Zarautz. This is the morning to circle on your calendar.
The rest of the period into early August falls back into a funk. The swell drops back under 3ft, the period shortens, and the wind gets messy. Friday, July 31st morning is glassy and surfable with a 3ft NW swell, but it's a step down from the Thursday peak. After that, it's back to small, weak, and onshore conditions.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The one clear highlight is Thursday, July 30th morning. Get on it.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NW 9 | N 6 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 12 | 58 | 93 | 139 | 159 | 107 | 110 | 119 | 62 | 49 | 60 | 30 | 35 | 37 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 23 | 33 | 15 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:57AM3.37m | 9:15PM3.54m | 9:42AM3.17m | 10:02PM3.25m | 10:31AM2.98m | 10:54PM2.97m | 11:27AM2.82m | 11:57PM2.75m | 12:34PM2.73m | 1:12AM2.65m | 1:47PM2.74m | 2:25AM2.68m | 2:51PM2.84m | 3:23AM2.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:51PM0.47m | 3:25AM0.51m | 3:39PM0.70m | 4:12AM0.78m | 4:32PM0.94m | 5:04AM1.02m | 5:33PM1.13m | 6:05AM1.19m | 6:43PM1.24m | 7:13AM1.27m | 7:55PM1.22m | 8:20AM1.23m | 8:57PM1.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 9 | N 6 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | N 4 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 12 | 58 | 93 | 139 | 159 | 107 | 110 | 119 | 62 | 49 | 60 | 30 | 35 | 37 | 19 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WSW 3 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 6 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 5 | — | NW 8 | NE 4 | NW 11 | W 8 |
| kJ | 9 | — | 21 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | W 10 | W 13 | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | NW 11 | NW 15 |
| kJ | 7 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | N 5 | WSW 3 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 21 | 3 | 23 | 33 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 617 | 1053 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 153 | 0 | 146 | 565 | 483 | 856 | 1150 | 576 |
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