Surf Forecasts:
Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NW swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
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 ahead for the Zumaia area.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – the next few days are flat. There’s nothing to get excited about until the 6th of August, and even then it’s not shouting. The first real chance to wet a line comes on Thursday morning the 6th (Playa de Itxurun), but with a 3ft northwest swell and a light cross-onshore breeze, it’s just ordinary. The combined energy of all swells is moderate at 124, but it’s not going to make you forget a bad day at work.
The best of what’s on offer comes on Friday the 7th of August. Friday morning, the wind goes glassy, light from the north, and we’ve got a 3ft northwest swell. The combined energy is weak (91), but with clean conditions and that glassy surface, it’ll be the most user-friendly wave of the whole run. It’s a beginner-friendly beach break, so it’s ideal for a longboard or a foamie. The water temperature is 75°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 5° above the average, so you’ll be comfortable in a shorty or just boardshorts.
The following week stays small. The 11th of August has a glassy Tuesday morning with a 2ft northwest swell (combined energy 74), but it’s still just surfable, not special. The 16th of August – Sunday morning – has a 4ft northwest swell with glassy conditions, and the combined energy is moderate (160). That’s the biggest of the whole outlook, but it’s still only a 1 out of 10 on the quality scale. It’s a bit better, but not a standout.
Overall, it’s a lean period. The swell is small, the period is short, and the wind is often onshore or cross-onshore. The only real window to paddle out is Friday the 7th morning, and maybe the 16th morning if you’re desperate. If you’re a kite surfer, the 9th of August with a 4ft northwest swell and 12 mph cross-onshore winds might be more interesting than paddling. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 5 |
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 kJ | 59 | 25 | 14 | 12 | 35 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 57 | 123 | 105 | 97 | 78 | 91 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:13PM3.68m | 7:33AM3.41m | 7:46PM3.63m | 8:07AM3.36m | 8:22PM3.52m | 8:45AM3.27m | 9:03PM3.37m | 9:29AM3.15m | 9:52PM3.19m | 10:24AM3.02m | 10:56PM3.00m | 11:35AM2.92m | 00:19AM2.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:24AM0.30m | 1:32PM0.39m | 1:59AM0.35m | 2:09PM0.47m | 2:35AM0.45m | 2:49PM0.59m | 3:18AM0.61m | 3:37PM0.75m | 4:09AM0.79m | 4:37PM0.90m | 5:14AM0.96m | 5:53PM0.99m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 6 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | — |
| kJ | 59 | 25 | 14 | 12 | 35 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 57 | 123 | 105 | 97 | 78 | 91 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNE 5 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | N 3 | N 4 | N 7 | NW 12 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | WNW 9 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 8 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | — | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | NW 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 8 | 8 | 12 | — | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | NW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 59 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 146 | 7 | 237 | 531 | 7 | 435 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 529 | 297 | 344 | 441 | 38 | 38 | 59 | 38 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
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