Zarautz surf break

Zarautz surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 09 Apr 2026 CEST
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Zarautz surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Zarautz sea temperature is
14.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) 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+) 8AM (Thu 9th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 10th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 12th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
3
4
3
2
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0
!
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3
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
NW
1.7
NW
1.3
NW
1
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.1
NW
1.8
NW
3.5
NW
3.5
NW
4
NW
3.5
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.1
NW
1.9
NW
1.9
NW
1.6
NW
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)131312161514141414151515141312121111101113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)126193244847129452903163911695160573761025973344623401249974927561445353469
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
5
NW
5
W
5
E
5
NE
20
S
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
SSE
10
NNW
20
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
5
N
10
SSE
10
SW
5
SW
10
W
10
NW
5
N
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
offcrossonglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:37AM
2.59
10:05PM
2.66
10:56AM
2.43
11:38PM
2.57
12:40PM
2.44
1:11AM
2.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:50PM
1.37
4:43AM
1.39
5:11PM
1.49
6:17AM
1.40
6:44PM
1.43
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise7:37--7:35--7:33--7:31--7:30--7:28--7:26--
Sunset-8:43--8:45--8:45--8:46--8:47--8:49--8:50-
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-------513-2621-1-11--
Temp. °C18171516202113108101111101212121414131414
Feels °C (?)1716151620211143766691191313111314
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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.

Zarautz is 1 km (1 miles) from Zarautz. If you plan a holiday in Pais Vasco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Zarautz. Zarautz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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