Zarautz Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.29° N 2.17° W

Zarautz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zarautz sea temperature is
24.2° C
2.7° 

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


Zarautz surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with 67 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zarautz in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s on offer over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a very quiet run. The first real surfable day doesn’t show up until Saturday the 1st of August, and even then it’s nothing to write home about. We’re looking at small, weak swell with short periods. The water is sitting at a warm 76°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a nice treat if you’re out there.

For the first few days, there’s a whole lot of nothing. From Friday 31st July right through to Thursday 7th August, we’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The swell energy is barely registering, with combined energy values as low as 17 (weak) and never getting above 71 (still weak). The period is short, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, so it’s just windswell dribble. The wind is a mixed bag, but it’s often onshore or cross-onshore, so the surf is messy.

The one standout window in this whole period is the morning of Saturday 1st August. At Zarautz, we’ve got a tiny 2 ft swell from the NW with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is glassy – dead calm from the NNE at 3 mph. That’s the key. For a couple of hours, the surface will be clean, and you might sneak a few small, peelable waves. The break is a long, exposed beach, so it’s a beginner-friendly spot. The water is much warmer than average, so the paddle is pleasant. The crowd factor is ‘often’, so expect company, but with such small surf, it won’t be a circus.

After that, it’s a long slog. The next hint of life comes on Sunday 9th August morning. Again, small 2 ft swell from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, and glassy conditions from the ENE at 3 mph. The combined energy is a paltry 49 (weak). It’s surfable, but just barely. The same goes for the morning of Wednesday 12th August, with a 2 ft NW swell, 9-second period, and glassy NNE wind. Energy is 62 (weak). Still tiny.

The final flicker of hope is the morning of Friday 14th August. The swell ticks up to 3 ft from the WNW, but the period drops to a pathetic 5 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, so it’ll be crumbly and weak. The wind is glassy from the NW at 3 mph, so it’ll look clean, but the waves won’t have any punch. The combined energy is only 59 (weak). Not a standout.

So, to be honest, the best on offer is the Saturday 1st August morning glass-off at Zarautz. It’s not a big swell, but the clean conditions will make it feel better than it looks on paper. The rest of the window is a write-off for surf. If you’re a beginner, the small clean waves on that Saturday morning are your best bet. For everyone else, it’s a long stretch of flat to tiny, messy swell. The fact that the break is ‘very consistent’ usually means it’s a reliable spot, but this time of year it’s just not working. The forecast can change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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31
28
67
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26
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23
37
19
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
5
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High Tide
6:41PM3.69m
7:00AM3.43m
7:13PM3.69m
7:33AM3.42m
7:46PM3.64m
8:07AM3.37m
8:22PM3.53m
8:45AM3.28m
9:03PM3.38m
9:29AM3.16m
9:52PM3.20m
10:24AM3.03m
10:56PM3.01m
Low Tide
12:26PM0.39m
00:51AM0.31m
12:59PM0.37m
1:24AM0.31m
1:32PM0.40m
1:58AM0.36m
2:08PM0.48m
2:35AM0.46m
2:49PM0.60m
3:18AM0.61m
3:37PM0.76m
4:09AM0.80m
4:37PM0.91m
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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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