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 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) sea temperature is
23.2°C
3.1° 

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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,499 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with NW 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 (Sep 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 18th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 19th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NW
9
1.6
NW
10
1.8
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.3
NW
10
1.2
NW
9
2.3
NW
14
2.5
NW
14
2.1
NW
13
1.9
NW
13
1.7
NW
12
1.8
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.6
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
328
520
716
548
348
251
2004
2323
1498
1173
819
826
629
505
699
687
537
435
344
790
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
W
5
SW
15
N
5
NE
5
ENE
10
NNE
5
SSW
0
SW
10
NNE
10
SW
5
NNW
10
NNW
10
SW
5
NE
5
NNW
10
SSW
Wind State
on
cross
on
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
8:29PM3.12m
8:44AM3.06m
9:08PM2.82m
9:27AM2.80m
10:03PM2.55m
10:34AM2.58m
11:36PM2.38m
12:24PM2.51m
1:28AM2.43m
1:56PM2.66m
2:35AM2.64m
2:50PM2.91m
3:18AM2.88m
Low Tide
2:19PM0.64m
2:35AM0.86m
3:01PM0.93m
3:18AM1.15m
3:54PM1.22m
4:16AM1.40m
5:12PM1.42m
5:47AM1.53m
6:54PM1.42m
7:23AM1.44m
8:11PM1.23m
8:27AM1.21m
9:00PM0.97m
rain showers
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clear
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7:48
7:50
7:52
7:52
7:54
7:54
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8:17
8:15
8:14
8:13
8:10
8:08
8:07
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2
1
Temp °C
20
18
18
20
18
18
20
19
18
19
17
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20
19
Feels °C
18
16
17
18
18
18
19
19
18
19
17
20
20
20
21
21
21
20
19
18
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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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