Zurriola hondartza Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ in the water over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with ya – it’s a slow start. We’re looking at a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. For the first few days, the swell is tiny and the wind just isn’t playing ball. The water is a warm 76°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so the summer sting is definitely in the sea.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday, 31 July, in the morning. Zurriola hondartza will see a small 2ft swell pushing in from the NW, but the real beauty is the wind. It’s going glassy. That’s a major positive. The combined energy is weak (54), so it’s not going to be a power hour, but for a small wave session with no wind bumps, it’s a nice little window.

Saturday, 1 August, morning is another one to keep an eye on. Again, glassy conditions with a tiny 3ft swell from the NNW. The period is short at 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but it’ll be clean. The combined energy is still weak (71). These two mornings are your best bets for a longboard or a funboard in the first week.

After that, we hit a real dry spell. From Sunday, 2 August, all the way through to Sunday, 9 August, the swell drops right off. We’re talking 0.5ft to 2ft most days. There are some glassy mornings in there, like on 4 and 5 August, but there’s just no water moving. The energy is a measly 14 to 30. You’d be better off washing your car. It’s a solid week of nothing to write home about.

Now, things start to get interesting as we head into the second week. On Monday, 10 August, the morning shows a little pulse. We’ve got a 2ft NW swell with a 9-second period, combined energy of 73 (still weak), and the wind is glassy again. It’s a small, clean morning, but it’s a taste of what’s coming.

Then, on Tuesday, 11 August, we get the standout of the entire forecast. The morning shows a jump to 5ft from the WNW, but it’s the afternoon where the real juice is. The swell builds to 7ft from the NW, and the combined energy jumps to 433 (moderate wave energy). This is a notable swell for this spot. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit sectiony and dumpy, but for experts, there will be some punchy waves. The wind is onshore (N) in the afternoon, so it won’t be perfect, but the size is there. This is not a day for beginners – 7ft is too big for them – it’s one for the crew who know what they’re doing.

Wednesday, 12 August, keeps the size up with 5ft to 6ft swells, but the wind goes cross-onshore from the WNW, making it choppy. The energy is still solid (273-265), but the quality drops. Thursday, 13 August, the swell eases back to 4ft.

So, the long and short of it: If you’re patient, the glassy mornings of late July and early August are your best bet for a clean, small wave. But if you want some real size, mark Tuesday, 11 August, in your calendar. It’s the biggest push of the window, and while it won’t be perfect, it’s the only day with real power on offer. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it's the standout.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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