Surf Forecasts:
Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NW swell with 182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) this week:
The surf forecast for Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's in store for us at Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the outlook for the next 16 days is pretty bleak for paddle surfing. There's a massive gap with no good surf on offer. The first real glimmer of something decent doesn't show up until Sunday, the 23rd of August. Until then, we're looking at a solid stretch of days with tiny waves and messy onshore winds that are only good for a float, not a proper surf.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. A few mornings will have glassy conditions, like on Monday the 11th and Thursday the 14th, but the swell is tiny—only around 1ft to 2ft with weak energy (under 100). It's just not enough to get excited about. For the most part, the afternoon sea breezes from the north or north-northwest spoil any clean windows we might have.
Even when the swell tries to pick up a bit on Saturday the 16th, with a combined energy of 229, the wind is a messy cross-onshore, making it a choppy mess. The same goes for Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd; there's some energy in the water, but the wind is wrong and the wave comments are all poor. This isn't a spot for kite surfing either, given the setup, but for a paddle surfer, it's a long wait.
Now, if you're willing to wait, there is one true standout in this forecast. Sunday morning, the 23rd of August is your window. We've got a 4ft NW swell with a combined energy of 206, and best of all, the wind is out of the southwest at 0 mph – dead calm and glassy. That is the recipe for clean, fun-sized waves at the beach/jetty. The swell direction is a touch off the optimum NNW, but with no wind and that energy, it's the best on offer by a country mile. Keep in mind, this is a longer-range call so it's promising but not locked in. It’s still small enough for beginners to have a go, too.
After that morning window, the wind swings onshore again in the afternoon, and the following days drop back off to tiny, weak surf. So mark your calendar for the 23rd, and don't hold your breath for anything else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
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 kJ | 90 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 61 | 46 | 55 | 44 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 37 | 93 | 77 | 74 | 55 | 45 | 182 | 65 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:06AM3.15m | 3:30PM3.44m | 4:05AM3.39m | 4:24PM3.74m | 4:55AM3.60m | 5:12PM3.98m | 5:40AM3.74m | 5:56PM4.12m | 6:22AM3.80m | 6:38PM4.13m | 7:02AM3.76m | 7:17PM4.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:38PM0.71m | 9:04AM0.72m | 9:41PM0.42m | 10:00AM0.46m | 10:34PM0.15m | 10:49AM0.23m | 11:21PM-0.05m | 11:34AM0.06m | 00:05AM-0.15m | 12:16PM-0.01m | 00:45AM-0.12m | 12:56PM0.02m | 1:24AM0.01m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 4 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 90 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 61 | 46 | 55 | 44 | 23 | 5 | 31 | 37 | 93 | 77 | 74 | 55 | 45 | 47 | 65 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | — | N 5 | NNW 4 | N 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 20 | 28 | 5 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 13 | W 11 | — | W 13 | WNW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 13 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 8 | — | 10 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 8 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 39 | 40 | 182 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 0 | 19 | 146 | 7 | 0 | 350 | 0 | 254 | 569 | 0 | 42 | 61 | 0 |
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