Zurriola hondartza Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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