Zarautz surf break

Zarautz surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 13 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
16.5° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zarautz in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 14th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 14th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 15th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
!
0
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
3
1
3
2
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)
0.9
NW
4
1.2
NW
5
1.5
NW
6
2.4
NW
8
2.4
NW
9
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
9
2.4
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
1.9
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.2
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.8
NW
14
1.6
NW
13
1.7
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.3
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
83
161
710
881
1351
1721
1005
834
606
402
205
109
90
251
796
846
666
414
615
520
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
30
NW
20
NNW
10
W
20
WNW
15
NW
10
SSW
5
WNW
20
NW
10
SSW
5
SE
10
NNE
5
S
5
NE
5
NE
5
S
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
2:42PM3.20m
2:58AM3.45m
3:28PM3.47m
3:46AM3.67m
4:12PM3.70m
4:33AM3.84m
4:56PM3.87m
5:20AM3.91m
5:41PM3.96m
6:09AM3.88m
6:28PM3.96m
6:59AM3.75m
7:18PM3.87m
Low Tide
8:24AM0.62m
8:43PM0.67m
9:11AM0.38m
9:30PM0.40m
9:55AM0.18m
10:16PM0.16m
10:40AM0.06m
11:03PM-0.01m
11:25AM0.03m
11:50PM-0.08m
12:11PM0.08m
00:39AM-0.04m
12:58PM0.22m
1:31AM0.10m
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rain showers
rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:47
6:46
6:45
6:43
6:43
6:41
6:41
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9:22
9:23
9:24
9:25
9:27
9:28
9:29
2
1
2
2
2
10
9
6
8
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
14
16
15
12
13
13
12
13
12
13
14
14
15
15
15
15
17
16
17
18
18
11
12
12
7
8
8
6
9
7
9
10
12
14
12
14
14
14
15
17
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.2
NNW
14
0.9
NW
13
2.4
NW
9
2.1
NW
10
1.6
NW
9
1.2
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
1.6
NW
13
1.7
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.3
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
Energy kJ
18
24
20
20
238
1005
834
402
205
109
90
96
796
846
666
414
615
520
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.8
NW
14
0.8
NW
7
Energy kJ
5
10
19
45
251
75
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
16
0.4
WNW
11
Energy kJ
41
47
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
4
1.2
NW
5
1.5
NW
6
2.4
NW
8
2.4
NW
9
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
9
1.9
NW
9
0.6
NE
3
Energy kJ
32
83
161
710
881
1351
1721
606
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
175
451
280
104
441
274
328
344
2
104
298
0
0
104
0
0
45
0
0
45
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
4
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
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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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