
Surf Forecasts:
Zurriola hondartza surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with 67 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zurriola hondartza over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. The only spot in the frame is Zurriola hondartza, a fairly consistent beach break that's exposed to the NW. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a proper event brewing by the second weekend that’s got my attention.
The water is sitting at a warm 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a couple of degrees above average, so you’ll be comfortable in a shorty or even just boardshorts if you’re used to it.
Right now, and for the first week of August, it’s pretty flat and grim. Friday 31st and Saturday 1st are tiny with 2ft to 2ft of weak, short-period NW windswell, and the combined energy is barely registering (54 to 75). Saturday morning does see a glassy window with NNE wind around 3 mph, which will make it look clean, but it’s just too small to get excited about. Sunday 2nd is even smaller at 2ft, and from Monday 3rd through to Friday 7th, we’re stuck with knee-high dribble between 0.7ft and 2ft. The energy is pitiful, often in the 20s (22 to 38). There are a few glassy moments – Thursday 6th morning is dead calm with 0.7ft, and Friday 7th morning also has glass with 2ft – but it’s barely surfable. This is a proper dry spell, mates. A solid 8 days of next to nothing.
Then things wake up. On Saturday 8th August, the swell bumps to 3ft (WNW, 7 seconds) with a combined energy of 114, but it’s onshore and messy. Not the one.
Sunday 9th August is where it starts to get interesting. The morning sees a jump to 5ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy hits 434. That’s moderate energy, but the real kicker is the glassy conditions – NE wind at 3 mph. That’s going to be clean, lined-up waves. It’s a standout for the whole run. The swell is below 5ft, so it’s accessible for intermediates, and the period is long enough to suggest some proper shape. This is the best on offer.
Monday 10th August morning is the big one. 7ft of WNW swell, 8-second period, and combined energy of 587. That’s a solid pulse of moderate energy, and with glassy conditions (NW wind at 3 mph), it’s going to be a proper session. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s stepping up for stronger intermediates, and the 8-second period means it’ll be a bit crumbly but still fun. The afternoon stays at 7ft but the wind swings onshore, so get it in the morning.
Tuesday 11th August drops to 5ft but with a cross-onshore wind, so it’s less appealing. The rest of the run from Wednesday 12th onwards fades quickly back to tiny, weak waves under 2ft, with rain and stronger winds making it a write-off. The second week is a dud outside that one good window.
So, the call is clear: Sunday 9th August morning is your best bet for a clean, fun-size session, with Monday 10th August morning being the bigger, more powerful option for those who want a bit more push. Don’t sleep on it, because the window is short.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 40 | 28 | 67 | 56 | 25 | 15 | 25 | 43 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:39PM3.99m | 6:58AM3.74m | 7:11PM4.01m | 7:30AM3.74m | 7:44PM3.97m | 8:05AM3.70m | 8:21PM3.87m | 8:44AM3.62m | 9:03PM3.72m | 9:30AM3.51m | 9:54PM3.53m | 10:27AM3.38m | 10:59PM3.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:23PM0.73m | 00:48AM0.63m | 12:57PM0.70m | 1:22AM0.63m | 1:31PM0.72m | 1:58AM0.68m | 2:09PM0.79m | 2:36AM0.79m | 2:50PM0.91m | 3:19AM0.94m | 3:40PM1.07m | 4:12AM1.12m | 4:41PM1.24m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 4 | WNW 7 | N 4 |
54 | 40 | 28 | 67 | 56 | 25 | 15 | 25 | 43 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 11 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 5 | W 9 | W 10 | NW 8 | N 6 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | NNW 4 | N 7 | N 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | NE 5 |
— | — | 2 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 9 | W 11 | W 9 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 6 | W 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 |
— | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 8 | — | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | — | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | N 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 463 | 589 | 31 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 228 | 463 | 0 | 16 | 463 | 78 | 78 | 563 | 195 | 509 | 554 | 345 | 113 | 589 | 50 |
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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.











