Zarautz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for Zarautz.

This is a tricky start. For the first week, it’s a real mixed bag. You’ve got tiny, weak swell and tricky winds. Nothing really worth paddling out for until we get past Friday the 28th. Honestly, the beginning of this run looks flat and frustrating. From the 24th to the 28th, you're mostly dealing with knee-high dribble and poor conditions. A couple of glassy mornings pop up, but with next to no energy, it's not going to be worth a session.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday morning, the 29th of August. The wind goes completely calm and the surf cleans up. You've got a 5ft NW swell on the way, with moderate wave energy (421). The morning looks glassy and the waves should have a bit of push. It's not world-class, but it’s the first real chance for a surf all week. However, it’s gonna get messy by the afternoon as the wind turns onshore.

The standout window, the one you want to circle on your calendar, arrives on Monday morning, the 1st of September. This is the pick of the entire forecast. The morning is glassy with a light NE breeze, and a clean 5ft NW groundswell with a 10-second period rolling in. The wave energy is strong (517), and it's looking very, very good. Conditions will be clean and the swell has enough size and period to wrap in nicely. This is a session to get excited about.

Hold onto your hats for the following week, because the forecast is looking epic but for experienced surfers only. On Monday morning, the 7th of September, a massive long-period NW groundswell is forecast to hit. We're talking 6ft of swell with a very long 21-second period, and the combined energy is huge (3706). The wind is glassy from the SSE. This is a serious, powerful groundswell. It will be one for experts only. The afternoon looks even bigger but too big for this spot, with 12ft swell. Because of that very long period, this kind of swell will be better shaped at the point, but at a beach break like Zarautz, it could stand up and close out. Tuesday the 8th still has plenty of size and power, with clean conditions in the morning under a light offshore breeze. The energy remains strong (1366). This whole sequence is a real treat for those with the skills to handle it, but it's not for beginners.

As a quick note, the water temperature is running much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 75°F.

For the first week, the Saturday morning session on the 29th is your best bet for a clean, fun wave. For the real quality, the 1st of September morning looks magic. And for the big-wave crew, that Monday the 7th is the main event.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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