Zarautz Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.29° N 2.17° W

Zarautz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 02 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zarautz sea temperature is
21.7°C
3.0° 

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


Zarautz surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,253 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s 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 Friday (Oct 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zarautz in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 2nd Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 2nd Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 2nd Oct)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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NW
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1.9
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1.7
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12
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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846
603
453
282
258
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83
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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NNE
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SW
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SSE
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WNW
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High Tide
8:45AM3.32m
9:22PM3.06m
9:50AM3.08m
10:43PM2.81m
11:20AM2.94m
00:25AM2.75m
12:57PM3.01m
1:50AM2.91m
2:12PM3.24m
2:52AM3.16m
3:08PM3.51m
3:39AM3.40m
3:54PM3.72m
4:20AM3.60m
Low Tide
3:02PM0.66m
3:27AM0.93m
4:13PM0.91m
4:45AM1.15m
5:46PM1.02m
6:20AM1.18m
7:18PM0.90m
7:43AM1.00m
8:27PM0.65m
8:44AM0.73m
9:18PM0.40m
9:32AM0.47m
10:00PM0.20m
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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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