Zurriola hondartza Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.

The first week is a bit of a bust, honestly. We’ve got plenty of swell but the wind is just a mess. The energy picks up strong on the 25th and 26th with readings hitting 639 (Saturday afternoon) and 322 (Sunday morning), but it’s all cross-on and lumpy. That’s a recipe for a frustrating paddle, not a good surf. The water is a tropical 77°, which is nearly 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – so at least you’ll be comfortable while you’re getting blown off your board.

The first real chance of a wave comes Monday morning, the 27th of July. We’ve got a 3ft NW swell with a long 11-second period and an offshore wind. The combined energy is 258, so there’s some grunt behind it. This is a groundswell, so it’ll perform better at the points and reefs than it will at the main beach. It’s only marginal, but it’s a window for the keen.

The standout session, the one to aim for, is Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. The swell is a clean 4ft from the NW, still with a nice 10-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the ESE. The water is clean, and the combined energy is 322. It’s not a huge day, but it’s going to be fun, clean, and with the wind off the land, the waves will have some shape. Crowds are a possibility, so get in the water early.

Wednesday morning, the 29th, is also a good shout – 4ft NW swell with glassy conditions and a combined energy of 202. It’s a bit smaller, but if Tuesday is too busy, this is your ticket to a clean, easy session.

After that, it drops off a cliff. The 30th and 31st are weak, with energy around 70-97 and short, weak swell. The first week of August is a mixed bag, but Sunday morning, August 2nd, is the next one to circle. We’ve got 5ft of NW swell with a great 11-second period, cross-off wind from the east, and a combined energy of 484. That’s a proper groundswell with some real power. The bigger 6ft to 6ft swells on the 3rd of August are a bit heavy for the beach break, but with light winds, it’s worth a look if you’ve got the skills.

The rest of the second week fades out into small, weak, cross-on junk. The 8th of August is barely a ripple.

So, bottom line: lock in Tuesday morning, July 28th for the cleanest conditions, and keep an eye on Sunday morning, August 2nd for a bigger, more powerful groundswell. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain.

Rusty.

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