Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.30° N 2.26° W

Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) sea temperature is
24.7° C
4.3° 

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, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, N swell with 179 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with N 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.4m 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) over the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, buddy, the outlook is pretty grim. There’s a big fat gap at the start with no real surf to speak of. From Thursday the 16th all the way through Sunday the 19th, the swell is tiny – nothing over 3 ft – and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so the conditions are just poor. It’s flat and messy, not worth paddling out for.

We finally get a bit of a pulse on Monday the 20th. The morning shows 3 ft of swell from the N, with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined swell energy is still weak at 98. The wind goes glassy, which is a beautiful thing, so the surf will be clean. But the quality is still just “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The afternoon stays similar, but the wind picks up onshore, killing it.

Tuesday the 21st sees a little more size – 4 ft from the NNW in the morning, with energy at 113 (moderate). But again, the wind is onshore, and the period is short, so it’s just a sloppy mess. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are similar: onshore or cross-onshore wind, small swell, nothing to get excited about.

The next real window of promise is around Monday the 27th of July. The morning shows 1 ft of swell from the WNW, but the period jumps to 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The energy is 63, still weak. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s the best we’ve got. The glassy wind is a huge plus, but the size is tiny. Not a standout, just a window.

Then later in the week, around Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th, the swell picks up to 5 ft from the NW, with periods of 8-9 seconds. The energy climbs to 309 (moderate). But the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, 12-13 mph, and the comment is “poor surf conditions” or “gentle cross-onshore and fairly choppy.” That’s a no-go for a clean ride. The water temperature is about average for the time of year.

Honestly, there’s no proper standout in this whole 16-day window. The only day that even flirts with being okay is Monday the 27th if you’re desperate for a glassy morning on a tiny wave. The rest is blown out or too small. If you’re a kiter, the days with 5 ft and cross-onshore wind might look more interesting than paddle surfing.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
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0.5
NW
4
0.4
NNW
5
0.5
NNW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.8
NW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.6
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.5
NNW
5
0.5
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0.3
NW
9
0.9
N
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0.9
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1.4
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1.1
NNW
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1
N
6
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NNW
6
0.9
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0.8
N
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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9
15
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30
19
17
9
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17
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12
54
66
70
173
101
76
82
62
47
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
NNW
10
NNW
5
W
10
NNW
10
N
5
SW
5
NNE
10
N
5
WSW
5
N
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N
10
SSW
5
NNE
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15
SW
5
N
10
NNW
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5
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NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
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
11:27AM2.81m
Low Tide
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
5:04AM1.01m
5:33PM1.12m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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