Surf Forecasts:
Zarautz surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 469 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zarautz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here, giving you the rundown.
Right now, it’s a flat spell for the next week and a half. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf from today through the 9th of August. The early days are tiny, weak swell with onshore wind—not worth a second look. The morning of August 2nd has a glimmer of hope: glassy conditions with a 3ft swell from the NW, but the energy is low (69) and the waves are just okay. Nothing to get excited about.
The real action comes on the 10th of August. Monday the 10th brings a 6ft WNW swell with a 10-second period and moderate energy (637). Winds are onshore, but the following morning, Tuesday the 11th, is the real standout. Glassy conditions, a 6ft NW swell, same 10-second period, and strong energy (650). That’s the one. The water is running at 76°F, which is 6°F warmer than usual, so you’ll be comfortable in spring suit or less.
Zarautz is a very consistent, exposed beach break that works best with a NNW swell. This NW swell is close enough to the ideal direction, so it should line up nicely. Expect crowds, because this spot gets busy. The 6ft swell is solid for intermediate to advanced surfers—too big for beginners, but manageable for those with experience. The 10-second period gives decent shape and spacing between sets.
The afternoon of the 11th sees a drop in quality with onshore wind and lower energy (532), so make sure you’re out there early. After that, it fades back to small and weak. So, bottom line: the next week and a half is a dud, but the morning of Tuesday, August 11th is your best bet. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 507 | 396 | 362 | 284 | 240 | 159 | 135 | 91 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 67 | 39 | 68 | 65 | 132 | 83 | 61 | 52 | 44 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:25PM3.19m | 4:48AM3.11m | 5:02PM3.37m | 5:23AM3.24m | 5:36PM3.52m | 5:56AM3.34m | 6:09PM3.63m | 6:28AM3.40m | 6:41PM3.69m | 7:00AM3.43m | 7:13PM3.69m | 7:33AM3.42m | 7:46PM3.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:30PM0.76m | 10:42AM0.75m | 11:09PM0.59m | 11:18AM0.59m | 11:44PM0.45m | 11:52AM0.47m | 00:18AM0.35m | 12:26PM0.39m | 00:51AM0.31m | 12:59PM0.37m | 1:24AM0.31m | 1:32PM0.40m | 1:58AM0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 507 | 396 | 362 | 284 | 240 | 159 | 135 | 91 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 67 | 39 | 68 | 11 | 132 | 83 | 61 | 52 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | N 6 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 3 | WNW 2 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 65 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 42 | 45 | 0 | 69 | 573 | 153 | 93 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
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