Zarautz surf break

Zarautz surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 09 May 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
16.3° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Saturday (May 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 9th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 14th May)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NNW
10
0.8
WNW
7
0.9
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
1.6
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
1.1
NW
5
0.9
NW
6
1.8
NW
6
2.1
NW
7
3
NW
8
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
73
59
56
24
30
38
98
61
62
109
107
193
75
65
52
244
470
1110
1589
1083
719
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
SE
15
S
20
SSW
30
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
5
SSW
5
NNW
15
N
5
W
10
NW
15
NW
10
W
25
WNW
30
NW
30
NW
25
N
25
N
20
N
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
10:26AM2.57m
10:54PM2.77m
11:42AM2.58m
00:07AM2.82m
12:54PM2.71m
1:12AM2.98m
1:52PM2.93m
2:08AM3.20m
2:42PM3.20m
2:58AM3.45m
3:28PM3.47m
3:46AM3.67m
4:12PM3.70m
4:33AM3.84m
Low Tide
4:32PM1.31m
5:26AM1.21m
5:46PM1.30m
6:35AM1.09m
6:54PM1.16m
7:34AM0.87m
7:52PM0.94m
8:24AM0.62m
8:43PM0.67m
9:11AM0.38m
9:30PM0.40m
9:55AM0.18m
10:16PM0.16m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:52
6:50
6:48
6:48
6:47
6:46
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:17
9:19
9:20
9:22
9:22
9:23
9:24
1
2
2
3
5
4
12
8
5
1
Temp °C
19
22
19
19
20
18
18
18
16
15
15
14
14
15
14
12
13
12
12
13
13
17
20
18
15
17
15
15
15
15
14
13
12
13
13
11
7
6
5
5
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
11
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NNW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NNW
10
0.8
WNW
7
0.9
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.1
NW
13
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.4
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
Energy kJ
73
59
56
24
30
38
98
61
62
109
107
6
11
9
8
52
253
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
7
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.4
NW
5
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.1
NW
12
0.2
NNW
7
Energy kJ
13
59
24
11
6
6
10
9
42
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
NW
7
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
SSE
3
0.1
NW
7
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
35
13
4
1
2
11
10
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
2
0.3
SW
4
0.2
SSW
2
0.2
NNW
2
1.6
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
1.1
NW
5
0.9
NW
6
1.8
NW
6
2.1
NW
7
3
NW
8
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
1
2
1
1
193
75
65
52
244
470
1110
1589
1083
719
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
4
50
0
0
0
0
73
45
2
146
152
321
344
834
491
406
313
104
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
6
6
5
5
6
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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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