
Surf Forecasts:
Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WNW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the first few days are looking pretty flat and ordinary. Friday morning the 10th is glassy with a tiny 2ft swell from the WNW, but it’s just not enough to get excited about. The rest of the first week is a bit of a write-off, to be honest – we’re looking at a real flat spell from Friday afternoon right through to around the 18th. There’s the odd window of glassy conditions, like Saturday afternoon the 11th with a 2ft NW swell, but it’s just too small to ride properly. The combined energy is weak, never breaking into triple digits until later on.
The real change kicks in around the 18th of July. Saturday morning the 18th sees a bump in size to 4ft from the NW, but the wind turns cross-onshore and it gets a bit choppy. The combined energy climbs to 123 (moderate), but the conditions aren’t clean. Saturday afternoon the swell hits 5ft from the NW, but with a moderate cross-onshore breeze and energy up to 202 (moderate), it’s more of a messy, blown-out scene. If you’re a kite surfer, this might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a pass.
Sunday morning the 19th is the standout window. The swell picks up to 5ft from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is cross-shore. The combined energy jumps to 414 (strong), so there’s plenty of power. It’s a marginal call due to the rain showers, but the gentle cross-shore wind means the lines could be workable. This is definitely the best on offer in the whole forecast, but it’s still a bit raw. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The following week from the 20th onwards sees the swell drop back down. Monday the 20th has 4ft from the NW with cross-shore wind in the morning, but the energy is still moderate at 208. The wind turns more onshore in the afternoon, so it’s not great. The rest of the week is a mix of smaller swells and cross-onshore winds. By Wednesday the 22nd, we get a glassy morning with 3ft from the NW, but it’s just ordinary surf. The 24th and 25th have a bit more size (3-3ft) and longer period (10-11 seconds), but the wind is always cross-onshore, so the quality is poor.
Overall, the only real chance for a decent session is that Sunday morning the 19th, and even then, it’s marginal. The rest of the 16 days is mostly small, weak, or windy. It’s a pretty lean run for Zumaya, but the forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 11 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
58 | 55 | 60 | 103 | 57 | 59 | 104 | 60 | 40 | 55 | 67 | 43 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 29 | 52 | 31 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 00:41AM3.06m | 1:21PM3.05m | 1:56AM3.13m | 2:31PM3.23m | 3:06AM3.29m | 3:34PM3.47m | 4:08AM3.47m | 4:30PM3.72m | 5:03AM3.63m | 5:22PM3.93m | 5:54AM3.72m | 6:12PM4.06m | 6:41AM3.73m | 6:59PM4.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:59AM0.84m | 7:34PM0.82m | 8:08AM0.75m | 8:42PM0.62m | 9:11AM0.59m | 9:45PM0.38m | 10:08AM0.41m | 10:41PM0.15m | 11:00AM0.24m | 11:33PM-0.02m | 11:49AM0.13m | 00:22AM-0.10m | 12:35PM0.09m | ||||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | |
9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | 9:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
58 | 55 | 60 | 103 | 57 | 45 | 104 | 60 | 40 | 37 | 67 | 43 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 31 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 4 | N 5 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 |
— | 9 | 7 | 7 | 51 | 59 | 13 | 7 | — | — | 13 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | N 7 | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | NE 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 6 | — | — |
12 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 6 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 29 | 52 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 112 | 168 | 60 | 306 | 297 | 382 | 441 | 475 | 475 | 628 | 0 | 263 | 583 |
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Information about the Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) 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 (Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun)) 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 Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) 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.
Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) is 7 km (4 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.











