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Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) Surf Forecast
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Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.3° C
(Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 27 May, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WNW swell with 443 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 (May 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 2PM. 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+) | 8PM (Wed 27th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 27th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | |
273 | 148 | 130 | 115 | 140 | 41 | 41 | 24 | 23 | 32 | 102 | 196 | 161 | 217 | 207 | 140 | 101 | 77 | 86 | 154 | 217 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | |
High Tide | 3:05PM3.14m | 3:23AM3.20m | 3:46PM3.24m | 4:04AM3.24m | 4:22PM3.33m | 4:41AM3.28m | 4:56PM3.40m | 5:16AM3.30m | 5:30PM3.44m | 5:52AM3.29m | 6:05PM3.44m | 6:27AM3.24m | 6:40PM3.40m | 7:03AM3.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:01PM0.78m | 9:22AM0.68m | 9:43PM0.67m | 10:00AM0.63m | 10:22PM0.58m | 10:37AM0.59m | 11:00PM0.52m | 11:13AM0.58m | 11:37PM0.50m | 11:50AM0.60m | 00:15AM0.52m | 12:26PM0.64m | 00:53AM0.58m | 1:03PM0.71m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 |
 | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:42 | 9:43 |
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Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NNE 3 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 |
 kJ | 273 | 148 | 130 | 115 | 1 | 41 | 41 | 20 | 18 | 32 | 102 | 196 | 161 | 217 | 207 | 140 | 101 | 77 | 86 | 154 | 217 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | W 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | N 4 | WNW 4 | NW 16 | WNW 14 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 17 | 8 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 10 | 79 | 100 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | W 3 | — | NW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 140 | 30 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 93 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 319 | 415 | 7 | 314 | 441 | 5 | 42 | 38 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 355 | 168 | 5 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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