
Surf Forecasts:
Zurriola hondartza surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WNW 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 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zurriola hondartza over the next 16 days.
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’.
First up, the water is sitting at 77°, which is a massive 9° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s not just a little warm, that’s tropical, and it’s gonna feel weirdly pleasant for the Basque coast.
Alright, the honest truth is this forecast is a bit of a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, or messy waves. Don’t get your hopes up for the first week. The best of a quiet bunch is going to be Friday morning, the 10th of July. It’s only 2 ft of WNW swell, but the wind is totally glassy, so the surface will be smooth as a mirror. The energy is very low (69), so these are little peelers, but for a longboard or a funboard with no wind, it’s the only session that feels like a proper surf. The afternoon picks up a light cross-offshore breeze, which cleans it up even more, but the swell is still tiny.
Saturday morning, the 11th, sees a little bump in energy (111) with 2 ft from the NW, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it’s a bit weak and crumbly. The wind is cross-off, so it’s rideable, but nothing to write home about. After that, things get pretty grim for a solid week. We’re looking at a run of poor surf conditions from Saturday afternoon all the way through to the 18th of July, with only brief glimpses of glassy conditions but with basically no swell. You’ll be staring at a lake.
Now, we finally get a pulse of life around the 19th of July. The energy picks up to 121 on the Sunday morning, with 2 ft of WNW swell, but the wind is cross-on, and it’s described as poor. It’s not a total washout, but it’s not clean. The real potential appears on the 20th of July, Monday. The swell jumps to 4 ft from the WNW, and the energy is moderate (178). The period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s a bit lumpy, but there’s some push. The afternoon shows even more energy (256), but the wind is onshore, so it’s going to be messy.
The standout potential, if you’re willing to wait, is showing up for the 23rd of July, Thursday morning. We’ve got 4 ft of NW swell with a glassy wind. The energy is solid (167) and the period is 8 seconds, so it’s a bit more organised. That’s the cleanest window for a decent wave in the second week. The 24th of July, Friday morning, throws up 6 ft of NW swell, which is getting a bit chunky for beginners, and the energy is strong (439), but the wind is cross-on and the period is still short. It’s a powerful, lumpy mess. The afternoon hits 6 ft and 467 energy, but with a 12 mph onshore wind, this is going to be a battle. For the experienced crew only, and even then, the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddling, because the wind is strong and the wave quality is poor.
Overall, if you’re a beginner, stay away from the 24th. If you’re an intermediate, the glassy mornings on the 10th and the 23rd are your best bet for a clean, fun session. The long-range stuff on the 20th and 24th has size, but it’s not going to be pretty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
85 | 94 | 78 | 55 | 78 | 71 | 74 | 59 | 104 | 61 | 54 | 39 | 38 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:13PM3.34m | 00:44AM3.39m | 1:24PM3.44m | 1:58AM3.45m | 2:33PM3.61m | 3:07AM3.58m | 3:35PM3.84m | 4:08AM3.75m | 4:31PM4.05m | 5:04AM3.89m | 5:22PM4.23m | 5:54AM3.99m | 6:11PM4.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:28PM1.26m | 7:05AM1.16m | 7:43PM1.14m | 8:13AM1.06m | 8:50PM0.94m | 9:15AM0.91m | 9:51PM0.70m | 10:11AM0.74m | 10:45PM0.49m | 11:02AM0.60m | 11:36PM0.34m | 11:50AM0.51m | 00:23AM0.28m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 37 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 36 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 |
85 | 94 | 78 | 55 | 78 | 71 | 74 | 45 | 104 | 61 | 54 | 38 | 38 | 43 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 5 | NNW 4 | — | N 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 |
— | 3 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 37 | 59 | 18 | 7 | — | 1 | 29 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | N 5 | — | W 14 | W 13 | NW 12 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | — | — | NW 4 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 |
— | — | 4 | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 39 | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 168 | 191 | 59 | 553 | 16 | 405 | 463 | 466 | 463 | 582 | 509 |
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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.










