Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the outlook for the coming weeks. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun).

Right off the bat, the water is sitting at a very unusual 74°, which is a solid 5° warmer than average for this time of year. That’s a real bonus, making early paddles a lot more pleasant.

The week kicks off with a bit of a slow grind. Friday and Saturday are small and weak, with waves around 2ft to 2ft and combined energy in the 50-90 range. Winds are glassy on the mornings, so you’ll get a clean, dribbly session if you’re desperate, but honestly, it’s pretty ordinary. Saturday afternoon’s a write-off with onshore wind.

Things get interesting on Sunday, 13th September morning. A proper groundswell from the NW kicks in at 4ft with a period of 13 seconds, pumping the energy up to a solid 600. Glassy calm winds will make it look like a mirror out there. This is a standout session for the early part of the outlook. That long period means it’ll be peeling nicely at the jetty, with decent shape and easier paddling between sets. Monday morning holds onto that quality with 4ft and cross-off winds, keeping it clean.

Tuesday and Wednesday are a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds, chop, and messy conditions. Don’t bother.

Thursday 17th has some size at 5ft but the onshore wind ruins it. We get a reset on Friday 18th morning – glassy calm, 4ft swell, clean lines. Nice little window.

But the real crescendo hits over the weekend of the 19th and 20th. Saturday 19th September morning delivers a solid 6ft with cross-off wind, making for very good conditions. Energy is pumping at 800. The afternoon goes glassy with clean 5ft surf. Then Sunday 20th morning is the pick of the entire outlook: offshore wind, 5ft NW swell, combined energy of 835. The waves will be clean, lined up, and very rideable for all levels. The afternoon gets a bit big at 8ft with some cross-on wind, which is edging into expert territory.

The following week looks less certain, but promising. Monday 21st morning has excellent conditions for the experienced crew – 8ft and glassy, huge energy at 2042. This is too big for beginners though. Tuesday stays solid with overhead 7ft but onshore wind keeps it average. Things clean up again on Wednesday 23rd morning with glassy 5ft, and the very end of the window – Friday 25th and Saturday 26th September – both show glassy mornings with 5ft to 6ft of long-period NW swell. Energy is climbing past 900. Keep an eye on those dates.

Overall, the standout hands-down is Sunday 20th September morning with light offshore, clean 5ft, and plenty of power. But if you want an early score, Sunday 13th morning is also a beauty. Crowds are likely here especially on the weekends, so get in early.

Rusty.

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