
Surf Forecasts:
Zurriola hondartza surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NNW swell with 238 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zurriola hondartza this week:
The surf forecast for Zurriola hondartza over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zurriola hondartza in the next 16 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zurriola hondartza over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it.
First up, we’re looking at a pretty bleak stretch here at Zurriola hondartza. For the first week, honestly, it’s a write-off. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is mostly on it or cross-on. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing special. You’re looking at a lot of mornings with glassy conditions but no real push – just 1ft to 2ft of weak, short-period stuff. The combined energy is barely registering, with values like 35 and 45 (weak energy). It’s not worth paddling out for.
The real gap here is from the start of the forecast all the way through to the morning of Monday the 10th. That’s a solid week of near-nothing. On Monday the 10th morning, we finally get a little taste. The wind goes glassy from the NE, and we get a 4ft swell from the NW with a combined energy of 173 (moderate wave energy). It’s described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and the score is a 1. It’s the best of a bad bunch, but it’s not a standout. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s a weak windswell, not a proper groundswell.
Tuesday the 11th morning has a similar vibe with 2ft and glassy wind, but again, it’s small and weak.
After that, it drops back into the doldrums until the 16th and 17th. On Sunday the 16th morning, we get a 3ft NW swell with a 9-second period and cross-shore wind from the ENE. The combined energy reads 119 (moderate wave energy). It’s still not great, but it’s the most consistent energy we’ve seen. The period is still short, so the shape won’t be anything special.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Monday the 17th. We have a 2ft NW swell, 8-second period, and a combined energy of 132 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light cross-onshore from the NW. It’s still not a bomb, but it’s the most consistent push we’ve seen in the whole window. The period is short, so it’s a bit of a junky beach break, but there’s enough energy to get a few grovelly ones.
The 18th sees a bigger bump in size – 4ft from the NW – but the wind swings to a fresh cross-onshore from the WNW at 25 km/h, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy is 240 (moderate wave energy), but the wind is going to ruin it. That setup might actually be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, especially with the wind and chop.
So, the honest truth: there’s no true epic session in this 16-day window. The only time you might want to get wet is the morning of Monday the 10th, or the morning of Monday the 17th, when the wind is lightest and the energy is moderate. But keep your expectations low. It’s a winter-weight forecast in summer, and the waves are going to be small and weak.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
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43 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 27 | 39 | 30 | 30 | 36 | 192 | 145 | 172 | 147 | 80 | 70 | 40 | 32 | 40 | 38 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:05AM3.70m | 8:21PM3.87m | 8:44AM3.62m | 9:03PM3.72m | 9:30AM3.51m | 9:54PM3.53m | 10:27AM3.38m | 10:59PM3.33m | 11:39AM3.30m | 00:22AM3.22m | 1:04PM3.33m | 1:51AM3.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:58AM0.68m | 2:09PM0.79m | 2:36AM0.79m | 2:50PM0.91m | 3:19AM0.94m | 3:40PM1.07m | 4:12AM1.12m | 4:41PM1.24m | 5:18AM1.28m | 6:01PM1.33m | 6:39AM1.35m | 7:29PM1.25m | |||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 4 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
10 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 27 | 39 | 30 | 30 | 36 | 192 | 145 | 172 | 147 | 80 | 70 | 40 | 32 | 40 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | N 3 | — | WNW 11 | — | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NNE 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
11 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | — | 12 | — | 2 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NW 7 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | N 11 | — | WNW 9 | NW 10 | W 9 |
— | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
43 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 50 | 320 | 50 | 317 | 576 | 49 | 31 | 168 | 59 | 31 | 59 | 28 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 320 | 588 | 59 |
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The above surf forecast table for Zurriola hondartza provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Zurriola hondartza can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zurriola hondartza 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 (Zurriola hondartza) 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 Zurriola hondartza 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.











