Surf Forecasts:
Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 753 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8PM (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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun). We’ve got a 16-day window, and it starts off a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some real promise waiting for us.
Right now, the water is sitting at a surprisingly warm 76°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a nice bonus if you’re going in without a thick suit.
The first few days are a bit of a struggle. Thursday the 20th kicks off with a 4ft NW swell, but it’s got a cross wind and the energy is weak (377). The comment says marginal, and it feels that way. Friday and Saturday are similar – we’ve got some size on Friday morning with a 6ft NW swell, but the wind is dirty, and the energy is moderate (667). It’s not looking clean. Sunday the 23rd drops right off, with a tiny 2ft NW swell and hardly any energy (58). That’s a no-go.
We have a proper gap here. From Sunday the 23rd through to Tuesday the 25th, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, and the wind is all over the place. It’s a quiet patch.
Things start to perk up on Wednesday the 26th. The morning shows a 3ft WNW swell with offshore winds and clean conditions. The energy is still moderate (192), but it’s a sign of life. Thursday the 27th is where it gets interesting. The morning has a 5ft NW swell with light offshore winds and clean conditions. The energy is building (303). But the standout is Thursday afternoon: a 7ft WNW swell with light cross-offshore winds and clean conditions. The energy is strong (739), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the one to circle. It’s a bit of size, so it’s more for the experienced crew, but it’s clean and has some grunt.
Friday the 28th morning keeps the momentum going with a 6ft NW swell and light cross-offshore winds. Clean again, and strong energy (625). The afternoon turns messy with a strong onshore, so get your session in early.
The next few days are a bit of a mix. Saturday the 29th morning has a 5ft NW swell with light cross-offshore winds, clean and good. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st both have glassy mornings with a 5ft NW swell. That’s clean, fun surf, perfect for a long session.
Then, the second big standout: Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning is glassy, with a 6ft NW swell that has a period of 11 seconds. The energy is strong (743), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a long period groundswell, so it’ll have some real push and shape, but it might be a bit walled-up at the beach break. Keep that in mind.
After that, the swell starts to fade. Wednesday the 2nd has a 6ft WNW swell, but the wind is cross and the energy is moderate (508). Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th drop off considerably, with tiny waves and poor conditions. The window closes out with a whimper.
So, the real highlights are the afternoon of Thursday the 27th of August and the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September. Both offer strong, clean swell with good energy. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNE 5 | NW 4 | NW 13 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 377 | 437 | 478 | 667 | 565 | 465 | 208 | 149 | 77 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 70 | 230 | 125 | 331 | 224 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:21AM2.78m | 10:55PM2.61m | 11:30AM2.61m | 00:25AM2.46m | 1:08PM2.57m | 2:02AM2.51m | 2:30PM2.71m | 3:06AM2.69m | 3:24PM2.94m | 3:50AM2.90m | 4:04PM3.19m | 4:26AM3.11m | 4:38PM3.42m | 4:58AM3.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM1.19m | 5:07AM1.34m | 5:56PM1.37m | 6:31AM1.45m | 7:27PM1.36m | 7:55AM1.37m | 8:39PM1.20m | 8:57AM1.18m | 9:30PM0.97m | 9:42AM0.93m | 10:10PM0.73m | 10:20AM0.69m | 10:45PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 377 | 437 | 478 | 667 | 565 | 465 | 208 | 149 | 77 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 70 | 230 | 125 | — | 224 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | W 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | W 3 | N 5 | SSW 3 | NNW 12 | — | WNW 10 | — | NW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | — | 67 | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 3 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | NW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | NNE 3 | — | SW 3 | WNW 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 17 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | 331 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 42 | 5 | 5 | 42 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 112 | 382 | 361 | 297 | 240 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
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