
Surf Forecasts:
Zurriola hondartza surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, WNW swell with 705 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with N 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 2.5m 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+) | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zurriola hondartza over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s see what we’ve got here. The next couple of weeks at Zurriola hondartza are going to be a real mixed bag, and honestly, for the first week or so, it’s not looking great. There’s a bit of a wait for the good stuff, but it does show up eventually.
Right now, starting Wednesday the 22nd, the surf is pretty poor. We’ve got a tiny little 3 ft swell from the north with a short period of 6 seconds, and the wind is cross-on from the NNE. The water is a toasty 78°, which is a whopping 8° warmer than normal for this time of year — that’s very unusual, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit, that’s for sure. But the waves are just messy and weak, with only 53 units of combined energy (53). It’s a no-go.
Thursday the 23rd morning shows a slight improvement. The swell drops to 2 ft from the NNW, but the wind goes glassy — dead calm. That’s a major positive. The waves are surfable, but very ordinary. The energy is still low at 46 (46). It’s a small, clean option if you’re desperate for a paddle.
From Friday the 24th through to Sunday the 26th, things get a bit rougher. The swell builds, but so does the wind. By Saturday the 25th, we’re looking at a 6 ft swell from the WNW with a period of 7 seconds, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-on from the WNW, making it lumpy and choppy. The energy jumps to 247 (247) that morning and a whopping 705 (705) in the afternoon, but the quality is terrible. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
Sunday the 26th is still messy with rain showers and a 6 ft cross-on swell. Not worth it.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The real standout is Monday the 27th of July. The morning sees a 3 ft swell from the NW, but the period jumps to 10 seconds — that’s a proper groundswell. The wind is glassy, dead calm, and the combined energy is 202 (202). The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a clean, long-period swell hitting an exposed beach break, so it might be a bit straight, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be fun and lined up. Crowds are possible, so get there early.
Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th mornings are also very promising. Tuesday morning has a 4 ft NW swell, 9-second period, glassy ENE wind, and 216 (216) energy. Wednesday morning is similar: 3 ft NW swell, 10-second period, glassy calm, and 203 (203) energy. These are the best windows — clean, small to medium waves with good shape.
Thursday the 30th morning is another glassy session with a 4 ft NW swell and 10-second period, 241 (241) energy. Still good.
After that, things taper off. Friday the 31st morning is glassy but the swell drops to 3 ft, and the energy is only 129 (129). Surfable but ordinary. The first weekend of August sees a bit of a bump in swell on Saturday with a 3 ft NW swell and 11-second period, but the wind is onshore, and the energy is 292 (292). It’s poor.
The final standout is Monday the 3rd of August morning. A 3 ft NNW swell, 10-second period, glassy NE wind, and 236 (236) energy. Another clean, quality session. After that, the surf fades away into tiny, weak waves for the rest of the week.
So, overall, the best windows are Monday the 27th, Tuesday the 28th, and Wednesday the 29th of July mornings, with Monday the 3rd of August as a solid backup. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain. Don’t bother with the first week — it’s a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
43 | 23 | 69 | 35 | 26 | 59 | 22 | 40 | 210 | 241 | 705 | 537 | 331 | 99 | 80 | 129 | 309 | 235 | 216 | 216 | 183 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:32AM3.15m | 11:59PM3.12m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:34PM1.49m | 6:10AM1.51m | 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 | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 27 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 12 | — | — | — | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
43 | 23 | 69 | 35 | 26 | 59 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | 79 | 80 | 73 | 309 | 235 | 216 | 216 | 183 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 3 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 31 | 129 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 9 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 40 | 210 | 241 | 705 | 537 | 331 | 99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 168 | 0 | 423 | 1115 | 19 | 266 | 589 | 119 | 119 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 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.










