Zarautz Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.29° N 2.17° W

Zarautz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zarautz sea temperature is
21.4°C
3.4° 

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


Zarautz surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,171 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) 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+) 2AM (Sat 10th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 11th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 15th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
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2
2
3
1
0
2
1
1
4
4
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
10
1.6
NW
11
1.8
NW
11
1.7
NW
10
1.8
NW
13
1.9
NW
13
1.7
NW
12
1.3
NW
11
1.6
NW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.6
NW
16
2.1
NW
14
2.3
NW
14
2.3
NW
14
2.3
NW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
302
538
749
588
1086
1154
786
384
846
698
397
346
204
130
163
1728
2080
2004
1804
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
SW
5
NNW
10
S
0
SSW
5
NNW
10
S
5
ESE
10
NE
10
S
5
WNW
10
NW
5
SSW
5
ESE
5
NE
10
S
5
SSW
10
NW
10
NW
Wind State
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glassy
on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:56AM3.73m
5:10PM3.89m
5:29AM3.79m
5:45PM3.85m
6:01AM3.77m
6:18PM3.73m
6:32AM3.68m
6:50PM3.55m
7:03AM3.54m
7:23PM3.32m
7:35AM3.34m
7:57PM3.07m
Low Tide
10:37PM0.08m
10:51AM0.13m
11:12PM0.05m
11:27AM0.08m
11:45PM0.10m
12:02PM0.12m
00:18AM0.23m
12:37PM0.24m
00:51AM0.41m
1:12PM0.42m
1:25AM0.64m
1:49PM0.66m
2:02AM0.89m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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