Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.30° N 2.26° W

Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) sea temperature is
25.2° C
4.9° 

Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with 216 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with NNW 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 (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) over the next 16 days is a tough one to write. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any surf worth paddling out for. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t pop up until Wednesday 22 July, and even then it’s ordinary. Before that, from Wednesday 15 July right through to Tuesday 21 July, it’s all tiny waves and poor conditions – think knee-high slop, cross-on breezes, and glassy mornings that still deliver nothing. The surf is just not there.

For the first recommendation, it’s Wednesday 22 July morning. The swell is a meagre 2ft from the N, with a period of 6 seconds, so it’s weak and short-period. The combined energy is only 50 (weak). The wind is glassy though – clean as a whistle – and that’s a major positive. But honestly, the waves are so small and gutless, you’ll be scratching for a ride. The break is a beach/jetty setup, so it’s forgiving for beginners, but there’s nothing to get excited about. The water is 77°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a real anomaly. The break is exposed, and the optimum swell direction is NNW, but this swell is from the N, so it’s not ideal.

The standout, if you can call it that, is Thursday 23 July morning. Again we’ve got 3ft from the WNW, period 6 seconds, and combined energy of 73 (weak). The wind is glassy, so it’s clean, but the swell is still short and weak. The break is fairly consistent, so it’ll break, but it’s not going to be memorable. The morning of Saturday 25 July might get your attention – 7ft from the WNW, period 6 seconds, and combined energy of 302 (moderate). That’s a decent size, but the wind is cross-on at 9 mph, making it choppy. For a beach/jetty, that’s messy and not great for paddle surfing. The size is over 5ft, so it’s too big for beginners, and the conditions are poor. Honestly, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Sunday 26 July afternoon has 4ft from the NNW, period 8 seconds, and combined energy of 194 (moderate). The wind is onshore, so it’s not clean. The last glimmer is Monday 27 July morning – 3ft from the NNW, period 7 seconds, combined energy of 72 (weak), and glassy wind. It’s small but clean.

Overall, the best on offer is probably Thursday 23 July morning for the cleanest conditions, or Saturday 25 July morning if you want size, but the quality is poor. Crowds are often here, so expect company. The break is fairly consistent, so it doesn’t tend to stay poor for long, but this run is a real bore. Hang in there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
6:12PM4.06m
6:41AM3.73m
6:59PM4.08m
7:27AM3.67m
7:44PM3.99m
8:12AM3.54m
8:29PM3.80m
8:56AM3.36m
9:15PM3.53m
9:42AM3.16m
10:02PM3.24m
10:31AM2.97m
10:54PM2.96m
Low Tide
11:49AM0.13m
00:22AM-0.10m
12:35PM0.09m
1:09AM-0.07m
1:21PM0.13m
1:55AM0.05m
2:06PM0.26m
2:40AM0.25m
2:51PM0.46m
3:25AM0.50m
3:39PM0.69m
4:12AM0.77m
4:32PM0.93m
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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.

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