Zarautz Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.29° N 2.17° W

Zarautz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zarautz sea temperature is
22.2°C
2.5° 

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


Zarautz surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, NW swell with 1,408 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 22nd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 26th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 26th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
4
3
4
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NW
11
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.9
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
15
1.4
NW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
1.3
NW
15
1.8
NW
14
2
NW
14
1.8
NW
13
1.6
NW
12
1.5
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
534
389
344
202
469
730
788
572
435
355
263
191
715
1290
1408
1006
736
603
585
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
NW
10
N
10
SSW
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
SSW
5
SE
5
NE
5
SSW
5
NNW
10
NNW
5
SW
5
N
10
N
5
S
5
SE
10
NNE
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
on
off
High Tide
2:35AM2.65m
2:50PM2.92m
3:18AM2.89m
3:30PM3.19m
3:53AM3.15m
4:03PM3.45m
4:25AM3.39m
4:36PM3.68m
4:56AM3.60m
5:08PM3.85m
5:28AM3.75m
5:42PM3.95m
Low Tide
8:10PM1.24m
8:27AM1.22m
9:00PM0.98m
9:11AM0.95m
9:38PM0.70m
9:48AM0.68m
10:12PM0.43m
10:22AM0.43m
10:44PM0.21m
10:55AM0.23m
11:17PM0.05m
11:29AM0.09m
11:50PM-0.02m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:54
7:56
7:56
7:58
7:58
8:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:08
8:07
8:05
8:02
8:00
7:59
7:58
 mm
2
Temp °C
19
20
21
18
21
22
19
24
26
23
22
22
19
19
21
18
22
25
19
Feels °C
20
20
20
17
19
21
20
23
25
24
22
22
20
20
21
19
23
26
20
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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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