Zarautz surf break

Zarautz surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 26 Apr 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
16.0° C
(Which is 2.5°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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zarautz in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 28th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
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
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
NW
18
0.8
NW
16
1.2
NW
15
1.3
NW
14
1.3
NW
14
1.2
NW
13
1.1
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
7
6
18
16
14
13
25
73
90
86
83
109
326
648
736
726
488
418
319
232
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
N
5
SSW
5
N
10
NNW
5
SSW
5
NNW
10
NNW
5
SW
0
E
10
E
0
SSW
10
S
10
N
5
SSW
5
NNE
5
N
5
WNW
5
NNE
5
N
0
NE
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
off
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
2:03PM2.94m
2:22AM3.24m
2:58PM3.12m
3:13AM3.38m
3:41PM3.30m
3:55AM3.49m
4:18PM3.44m
4:32AM3.55m
4:51PM3.54m
5:06AM3.57m
5:22PM3.59m
5:38AM3.55m
5:52PM3.59m
Low Tide
7:54PM0.97m
8:33AM0.69m
8:49PM0.78m
9:19AM0.54m
9:33PM0.60m
9:57AM0.42m
10:12PM0.46m
10:31AM0.36m
10:48PM0.36m
11:04AM0.34m
11:22PM0.32m
11:37AM0.37m
11:56PM0.34m
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part cloud
light rain
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light rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
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7:09
7:07
7:07
7:05
7:03
7:01
7:01
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9:02
9:04
9:06
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:09
3
1
5
3
16
7
1
Temp °C
16
17
15
16
17
16
16
15
13
13
13
15
19
21
15
16
17
15
15
15
15
16
16
16
16
17
17
15
14
13
13
12
14
18
22
15
16
16
15
15
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
N
4
0.8
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.6
NNW
6
0.5
N
6
0.8
NW
16
1.2
NW
15
1.3
NW
14
1.3
NW
14
1.2
NW
13
1.1
NW
13
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
Energy kJ
3
2
6
18
16
14
3
3
43
52
51
33
19
326
648
736
726
488
418
319
232
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
NW
4
0.1
NW
4
0.1
NW
4
0.1
W
12
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
NW
18
0.4
NNW
6
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.5
N
4
0.2
WNW
10
0.5
N
4
Energy kJ
6
7
1
1
1
3
13
25
73
90
86
83
109
13
23
25
25
39
9
10
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
NW
18
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
NW
6
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
W
4
Energy kJ
2
3
12
6
10
8
8
13
46
40
8
11
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
4
0.3
NW
5
0.5
E
4
0.5
N
4
0.5
NNW
4
Energy kJ
3
4
6
9
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
125
350
456
300
456
125
167
68
0
0
5
0
0
104
0
0
45
0
0
45
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
9
6
5
9
9
5
9
5
5
5
4
4
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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