
Surf Forecasts:
Zurriola hondartza surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, WNW swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with NNW 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zurriola hondartza in the next 16 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zurriola hondartza over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks in feet and Fahrenheit because that’s how we roll in some places.
It’s going to be a tough stretch on the Basque coast. There’s a real flat spell coming, so don’t expect much. The best shot we’ve got is a short window of northwest swell around the 28th of July.
The first few days are all small, weak, and choppy. The 23rd and 24th have swells barely over 2ft with short periods, and the wind is a mess. The 25th and 26th see a size bump, but the wind is howling from the west-northwest at 15 to 19 mph, making it lumpy and cross-onshore. The combined energy on the 25th afternoon is over 600, but it’s all wind slop. The 27th offers a bit more hope with a 5ft to 5ft NW swell and a period stretching to 11 seconds, but the wind is still onshore, so it’s only marginal.
Here’s the one window you want to aim for: Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. Zurriola hondartza is your spot. We’ve got a 4ft northwest groundswell with a solid 10-second period, giving it a moderate 322 combined energy. The wind is dead calm, glassy, from the east-northeast. It’s going to be clean and beautiful. The water is 77°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year. This is the standout, but expect crowds, so be early.
After that, it drops off hard. The 29th is glassy in the morning but the swell is down to 3ft. The 30th and 31st are weak, with energy levels falling below 100. Then from the 1st of August, it’s a long stretch of tiny, weak waves and poor conditions, with the swell barely hitting 2ft. There’s a gap of several days with nothing to recommend.
So, the verdict: if you’re going to paddle out, make it Tuesday morning the 28th of July. That’s the only real highlight. The rest is a waiting game, but this coast can surprise you. Forecasts change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
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34 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 15 | 220 | 261 | 620 | 521 | 396 | 212 | 138 | 445 | 459 | 388 | 322 | 279 | 204 | 138 | 135 | 78 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:38PM3.07m | 1:12AM3.01m | 1:47PM3.10m | 2:23AM3.02m | 2:50PM3.21m | 3:22AM3.12m | 3:41PM3.37m | 4:10AM3.26m | 4:23PM3.54m | 4:49AM3.40m | 5:01PM3.70m | 5:24AM3.53m | 5:35PM3.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:48PM1.57m | 7:19AM1.57m | 8:01PM1.53m | 8:23AM1.52m | 9:02PM1.40m | 9:16AM1.40m | 9:50PM1.23m | 10:01AM1.25m | 10:31PM1.05m | 10:39AM1.09m | 11:07PM0.89m | 11:15AM0.94m | 11:42PM0.77m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
34 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 138 | 445 | 459 | 388 | 322 | 279 | 204 | 138 | 135 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 5 | NW 6 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 |
9 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | WNW 3 | — | W 4 |
2 | — | — | — | 5 | 220 | 261 | 620 | 521 | 396 | 212 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 161 | 168 | 0 | 509 | 1774 | 18 | 513 | 1154 | 119 | 119 | 276 | 18 | 19 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 8 |
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Information about the Zurriola hondartza Surf forecast
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.










