
Surf Forecasts:
Zurriola hondartza surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 527 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zurriola hondartza in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. 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+) | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zurriola hondartza over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for our local stretch.
Zurriola hondartza
Right off the bat, we’ve got a rough start. The next couple of days are a write-off, honestly. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are just messy with cross-onshore winds and choppy, poor surf conditions. The water is sitting at 25° which is a whopping 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a seriously unusual spike, more like a bath than the Bay of Biscay. We’re looking at a bit of a wait, but things turn around.
Monday the 27th morning is our first real glimmer of hope. The wind drops right out, going glassy, with a clean 3-foot swell rolling in from the NW. The swell period is a meaty 11 seconds, so it’s got some proper groundswell energy to it (combined energy of 312). That longer period means better shaped waves and longer lulls between sets, but it can make it a bit walled-up and straight at a beach break like this. Still, for the morning, it’s the pick of the forecast so far, especially if you’re an intermediate who can handle a bit of power.
Tuesday the 28th morning also looks tidy. A clean 4-foot swell from the NW with a cross-offshore breeze and a solid 10-second period makes for some nice, lined-up waves (combined energy of 362). The water is still that weirdly warm anomaly, but you won’t care when you’re getting a few.
The rest of the week settles into a pattern of small, clean mornings. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th mornings are glassy with small NW swell, but it’s tiny – 3-foot and 2-foot respectively. The energy is weak (172 and 67). These are more for the longboard or a foamie, just to get wet. Friday the 31st morning has a light offshore wind, but the swell is only 2-foot. It’s surfable, but you’ll be scratching for anything.
Then we hit a real dry spell. From Saturday the 1st of August all the way through to Tuesday the 5th, it’s a mix of onshore winds and tiny, weak swell. There’s really nothing to get excited about. The combined energy drops into the double digits regularly. This is a proper flat spell.
The one standout in the second week is Thursday the 6th of August morning. We get a return of glassy conditions and a 5-foot swell from the NW. The period is a bit short at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and less powerful, but the energy is there (204). For a beach break, that short period might actually help it from walling up too much, giving you some more playful sections. It’s a promising window, but being that far out, don’t book the day off work yet.
Overall, treat this as a week of two halves. Monday morning through Tuesday morning is your best bet, with a secondary look at Thursday the 6th if you’re feeling patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
131 | 373 | 341 | 200 | 155 | 106 | 194 | 478 | 433 | 362 | 284 | 240 | 166 | 114 | 76 | 58 | 57 | 69 | 33 | 64 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:50PM3.21m | 3:22AM3.12m | 3:41PM3.37m | 4:10AM3.26m | 4:23PM3.54m | 4:49AM3.40m | 5:01PM3.70m | 5:24AM3.53m | 5:35PM3.84m | 5:56AM3.63m | 6:07PM3.94m | 6:27AM3.71m | 6:39PM3.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:23AM1.52m | 9:02PM1.40m | 9:16AM1.40m | 9:50PM1.23m | 10:01AM1.25m | 10:31PM1.05m | 10:39AM1.09m | 11:07PM0.89m | 11:15AM0.94m | 11:42PM0.77m | 11:49AM0.81m | 00:15AM0.68m | 12:23PM0.73m | 00:48AM0.63m | |||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | |
mm | — | 3 | 14 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 35 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 23 | 27 | 35 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 27 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 29 | 36 | 26 | 30 | 36 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 11 | — | — | NW 10 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 |
— | 5 | — | — | 4 | 106 | 118 | 478 | 433 | 362 | 284 | 240 | 166 | 114 | 76 | 58 | 57 | 69 | 33 | 64 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | N 12 |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 50 | 194 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 9 | — | 6 | 12 | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 4 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | NW 7 |
131 | 373 | 341 | 200 | 155 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 16 | — | 7 | — | — | — | 56 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 228 | 1154 | 119 | 33 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 18 | 0 | 168 | 12 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 316 | 0 |
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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.










