Surf Forecasts:
Zarautz surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with 879 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zarautz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the long-range look for Zarautz. Let's be real, the next two weeks are a mixed bag, and I'm not gonna sugarcoat it for you.
The first week is a frustrating grind. We’ve got a whole lot of weak, short-period windswell, and the wind is almost always working against us. The water is sitting at a balmy 77°F, which is 8°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real anomaly, feels like a bathtub out there.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Thursday the 23rd in the morning. It’s only 3ft of swell from the NNW with a short period of 6 seconds, but the wind turns glassy. That’s your only chance for a truly clean wave in the first week, even if it’s tiny. The energy is weak at 62 (moderate energy).
The weekend of the 24th and 25th is a write-off. The swell gets bigger, but it’s a messy, wind-ravaged mess. Saturday morning the 25th sees 8ft of slop from the WNW, but it’s blasted by a 19 mph cross-shore wind. The combined energy jumps to 555 (strong wave energy), but it’s not surfable. Sunday the 26th is similar, with 5ft and a cross-onshore wind. It’s more of a kiteboarding show than a surf session.
The pick of the entire forecast window is Wednesday morning, July 29th. It’s not huge, with 4ft of swell from the NNW, but the period stretches out to a proper 10 seconds (groundswell). The wind goes glassy, offering perfect conditions. The energy is moderate at 238. This is a morning for a longboard or a fish, and you'll have clean, lined-up waves. Get on it early.
After that, we fade out. The last week of July and into August is small, weak, and inconsistent. The 1st of August has a glassy morning with 2ft of swell, but it’s barely worth the paddle. The energy is a pathetic 73 (weak energy). There’s a long gap of poor surf with no real standouts from the 30th of July onwards.
Honestly, for an exposed beach like Zarautz, this is a tough run. It’s not a time for beginners, as the only decent size comes with nasty wind. For the experienced crew, keep your eyes on the 29th of July – that’s your one standout. The rest? Spend time with the family.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
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 kJ | 100 | 94 | 44 | 33 | 86 | 45 | 35 | 71 | 31 | 80 | 212 | 555 | 620 | 344 | 258 | 96 | 135 | 328 | 303 | 272 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 3:43PM3.01m | 4:09AM2.95m | 4:25PM3.19m | 4:48AM3.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:15AM1.10m | 9:48PM0.94m | 10:02AM0.93m | 10:30PM0.76m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | W 10 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 100 | 94 | 44 | 33 | 86 | 45 | 35 | 71 | 31 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 79 | 135 | 328 | 303 | 272 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | NW 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 31 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 80 | 212 | 555 | 620 | 344 | 258 | 96 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 0 | 42 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 152 | 0 | 494 | 1105 | 104 | 232 | 112 | 104 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 4 | 45 | 0 |
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