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Surf Forecasts:
Zarautz surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 738 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 (Aug 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zarautz over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's coming our way for Zarautz.
We've got a bit of a slow start this week, but the real action kicks off next week. The water is sitting at 74°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you'll be comfortable in a spring suit or even just boardies if you're tough enough.
The first real standout is Monday morning, the 31st of August. We've got a solid NW swell pushing in at 6ft, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 585. That's moderate energy, and the kicker is the glassy conditions with a light WNW wind. It's going to be clean and lined up. That's your best bet for the whole run.
The other one to circle is Saturday morning, the 5th of September. The swell is a touch smaller at 5ft, but it's got a long 13-second period and a combined energy of 905, which is strong. With a light offshore easterly and glassy conditions, it's going to be another fantastic session. The direction is NW, which is a touch off the optimum NNW, but it'll still work.
The rest of the period is a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days are riddled with onshore winds and poor conditions. Things get a little ordinary from the 2nd of September onwards, with the swell dropping right off. There's a small window of clean but small surf on the 6th, but it's nothing to write home about. The second week is mostly tiny and poor, with some glassy but very small waves on the 11th and 13th. It's a real waiting game after that first weekend in September.
Keep your eyes on the Monday the 31st and Saturday the 5th. That's where the magic is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 256 | 585 | 738 | 580 | 380 | 373 | 230 | 118 | 64 | 40 | 19 | 99 | 65 | 61 | 459 | 497 | 368 | 335 | 503 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:03AM3.66m | 7:18PM3.79m | 7:38AM3.59m | 7:55PM3.64m | 8:16AM3.45m | 8:38PM3.42m | 9:01AM3.26m | 9:30PM3.14m | 9:58AM3.05m | 10:41PM2.89m | 11:20AM2.89m | 00:20AM2.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:54AM0.10m | 1:05PM0.19m | 1:28AM0.19m | 1:42PM0.29m | 2:05AM0.36m | 2:24PM0.46m | 2:48AM0.60m | 3:13PM0.69m | 3:41AM0.87m | 4:17PM0.92m | 4:52AM1.10m | 5:44PM1.06m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | 8:47 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 256 | 585 | 738 | 580 | 380 | 373 | 230 | 118 | 64 | 40 | 19 | 99 | 65 | 61 | 459 | 497 | 368 | 335 | 503 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | N 4 | NW 14 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 89 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 36 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 157 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
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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).
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