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Zarautz surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 580 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zarautz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's get into it. The surf forecast for Zarautz is a bit of a mixed bag over the next 16 days. We've got a few windows of clean, fun waves, but there are also some long gaps where it's pretty flat or messy. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit just yet.
Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, is a nice kick-off. We're looking at 5ft of NW swell, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is sitting at 348 (moderate). The wind is a light 3 mph from the NE, making it glassy. This is a solid option for a beginner-friendly spot like Zarautz, with clean, well-shaped waves. Afternoon gets cloudy and a bit onshore, so morning's the go.
Then we hit a bit of a lull. Wednesday and Thursday morning are surfable but very ordinary, with small swell and light winds, but nothing to get excited about. Friday the 4th is more of the same – small, clean but weak.
The real standout in this period is Saturday morning, the 5th of September. The swell picks up to 3ft from the NW, but the period jumps to 11 seconds, giving it way more energy. Combined energy is 237 (moderate). The wind is glassy from the ENE at 3 mph. This is about as good as it gets for the forecast – clean, long-period groundswell. The sets will be a bit more spaced out, making the paddle out easier, and the shape should be top-notch for a beach break. It'll be a great session.
Sunday morning, the 6th of September, is another good one. The swell is 4ft from the NW, period 11 seconds, with a combined energy of 358 (moderate). The wind is offshore from the SSE at 3 mph, keeping the waves clean. This is a solid option, but the crowds are "often" here, so be prepared for a few people out.
After that, things get quiet again. From Monday the 7th through to the 15th of September, there's a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. Swell drops off, wind is onshore or cross-shore, and the energy is low. You'll see a few days with very small waves, but nothing worth paddling out for.
There's a flicker of hope on the 10th of September, with a 5ft NW swell, but the wind is a strong 9 mph onshore and it's raining, so it's a write-off.
The 16th of September, Wednesday morning, is the last call – but it's only 0.7ft, so forget it.
So, overall, the best bet is to get out on Saturday morning, the 5th. The combination of the longer period swell and glassy conditions makes it the standout. Tuesday morning the 1st and Sunday morning the 6th are also good, but Saturday is the pick.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 580 | 348 | 334 | 230 | 118 | 64 | 40 | 27 | 53 | 37 | 26 | 44 | 77 | 229 | 160 | 172 | 350 | 298 | 150 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:38AM3.59m | 7:55PM3.64m | 8:16AM3.45m | 8:38PM3.42m | 9:01AM3.26m | 9:30PM3.14m | 9:58AM3.05m | 10:41PM2.89m | 11:20AM2.89m | 00:20AM2.77m | 1:00PM2.93m | 1:55AM2.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:28AM0.19m | 1:42PM0.29m | 2:05AM0.36m | 2:24PM0.46m | 2:48AM0.60m | 3:13PM0.69m | 3:41AM0.87m | 4:17PM0.92m | 4:52AM1.10m | 5:44PM1.06m | 6:25AM1.18m | 7:21PM0.97m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | 8:45 | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 30 | 34 | 28 |
Feels °C | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 580 | 348 | 334 | 230 | 118 | 64 | 40 | 27 | 53 | 37 | 26 | 44 | 77 | 229 | 160 | 138 | 350 | 298 | 150 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | NW 10 | — | NNE 4 | NW 8 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NW 15 | NW 12 | NNW 5 | — | NW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | 5 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 172 | 8 | — | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | NW 9 | NNE 4 | WNW 9 | NW 13 | NNW 4 | — | N 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 12 | 3 | 7 | 43 | 2 | — | 10 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 14 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 307 | 358 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 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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