Surf Forecasts:
Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun) surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, NNW 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★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (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
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at the extended forecast for our local stretch. This is a tough one to call for a while, I gotta be straight with you.
Let’s talk about Zumaya (Playa de Itxurun). The next week and a half is pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a real flat spell on our hands. Mornings on Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are glassy, with some clouds, but the swell is basically non-existent at 0.7ft to 2ft from the NW. The combined energy is weak – just 23 (Friday morning) to 9 (Saturday morning). It’s a sad sight. This quiet stretch drags on with poor surf conditions right through the entire week. Winds are mostly light and cross-onshore, just making things messy. The water is very warm for the time of year at 77°, about 8° warmer than usual, which is highly unusual.
We finally see a little pulse around the 30th of July, Thursday morning. That’s the first glimmer of hope. For that morning, we’re looking at some clouds, glassy wind from the NW at just 3 mph, and a 4ft swell from the NW with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy here is a moderate 328. It’s labelled as “good surf conditions,” which is the first time we’ve seen that. This is the standout for the entire forecast. It’s clean, glassy, and a long-period groundswell that will wrap nicely into the beach/jetty setup. The size is manageable for most, and the offshore wind will make it look like a proper little wave. After that, the 31st of July and 1st of August are a step down, with onshore winds and marginal conditions, but the 30th morning is the one to circle.
For the record, from the 17th to the 29th of July, there are no recommendable days. That’s a solid 12-day gap of poor to non-existent surf. If you’re desperate, the 24th of July Friday morning has a glassy 2ft swell, but it’s described as “very ordinary” so don’t expect much.
So, the plan is simple: wait it out. The 30th of July morning at Zumaya is the only real standout. Glassy, clean, and a proper little swell. It’s a long way off, but it’s the best bet we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
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 kJ | 15 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 58 | 73 | 117 | 178 | 97 | 104 | 92 | 60 | 50 | 58 | 32 | 93 | 70 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:57PM2.74m | 12:34PM2.72m | 1:12AM2.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:05AM1.18m | 6:43PM1.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 8 | NNW 3 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 58 | 73 | 117 | 178 | 97 | 104 | 92 | 60 | 50 | 58 | 32 | 8 | 70 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 6 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNE 6 | N 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | 8 | 15 | 12 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | WNW 8 | — | W 11 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NW 5 | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | W 3 | NNW 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 14 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 93 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 741 | 1042 | 1105 | 1008 | 764 | 297 | 146 | 0 | 11 | 38 | 0 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 97 | 38 | 0 | 139 | 38 | 0 | |
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