Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 16 Feb 2026 CET
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Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) sea temperature is
12.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) this week:

The surf forecast for Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) in the next 12 days are 7.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 17th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 17th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 19th Feb)23ft (7.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, near gales from the WNW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
4
1
0
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0
0
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4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WNW
3.5
NW
3.5
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.3
NW
2.4
NW
6
WNW
7
WNW
6.5
NW
4.5
NW
3.5
NW
3
NW
2.1
NW
1.1
NW
1.5
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.2
NW
Period(s) (?)121314131312121313131313131220181616151418
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)244040844372341523181493154712672171271378679044041278711898811480179916501208985926
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
20
WNW
10
S
5
WSW
10
S
15
S
35
SSW
35
W
45
W
50
WNW
30
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
5
S
5
SSE
10
NE
10
SSE
10
S
5
ENE
10
SSW
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offoffcross-
on
offoffcross-
on
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:14PM
3.37
4:27AM
3.70
4:47PM
3.54
4:59AM
3.87
5:19PM
3.66
5:32AM
3.96
5:52PM
3.71
6:06AM
3.96
6:27PM
3.70
6:43AM
3.87
7:04PM
3.61
7:22AM
3.68
7:44PM
3.44
8:07AM
3.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:11PM
0.42
10:36AM
0.22
10:44PM
0.24
11:09AM
0.07
11:17PM
0.12
11:42AM
-0.01
11:52PM
0.08
12:16PM
0.01
12:28AM
0.12
12:53PM
0.12
1:07AM
0.24
1:33PM
0.32
1:51AM
0.45
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--8:03--8:03--8:02--8:00--7:58--7:56--7:54
Sunset6:39--6:40--6:42--6:44--6:45--6:45--6:47--
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1791---13--4----------
Temp. °C12121113131617101010101111911121117171418
Feels °C (?)8891211893-2-12688910915151216
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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 12 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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