
Surf Forecasts:
Zurriola hondartza surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 110 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM. 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 (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zurriola hondartza over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, and I'm looking at a tough stretch for Zurriola hondartza. We are in a proper dry spell. There's nothing on the cards for weeks, all the way up to Thursday, July 23rd. That's more than a fortnight of flat, weak conditions.
The water temp is sitting at 76°, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year, so it's not all bad if you just want to cool off.
The only pulse of life shows up on Thursday morning, July 23rd. We get a sudden jump to a 7ft swell out of the WNW with a short 8-second period. The energy is massive, hitting 576, which is strong. By the afternoon it’s up to 7ft with 651 energy. That is big, unruly, expert-only surf. Beginners should stay well clear. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it won't be glassy, but it'll be ridable. It's a short-period swell, so it’ll be a bit fat and dumpy, not that long, lined-up groundswell.
That is your only real window. For the rest of the 16 days, it's a ghost town. If that pulse on the 23rd holds together, it could be a fun, powerful session for the experienced crew, but it's a long way out and uncertain. Keep the board in the car just in case, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 5 | NNW 8 | NW 4 | NW 4 |
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15 | 26 | 54 | 98 | 61 | 90 | 73 | 108 | 71 | 74 | 59 | 50 | 61 | 55 | 38 | 27 | 19 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:07AM3.32m | 11:33PM3.42m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:16PM1.27m | 5:55AM1.18m | 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 | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 11 |
15 | 10 | 54 | 98 | 61 | 90 | 73 | 108 | 71 | 74 | 59 | 50 | 16 | 55 | 38 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NW 10 | W 7 | — | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 4 | — | NNW 6 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | N 5 | WNW 10 | NW 4 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | W 7 |
11 | 26 | 1 | — | 9 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 52 | 39 | 19 | 61 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 7 | W 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 5 | — | NW 13 | — | NNW 5 | WNW 8 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | NW 12 | NW 7 |
6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 7 | — | 4 | 21 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | N 3 | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | NW 4 |
— | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 28 | — | — | 17 | 5 | — | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 456 | 527 | 12 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 14 | 228 | 276 | 4 | 56 | 589 | 320 | 360 | 576 | 423 |
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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.










