Zurriola hondartza Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s coming up. It’s a long wait for the good stuff, so don’t be in a hurry.

Right now, into Sunday morning, Zurriola hondartza has a small 2ft WNW swell, with weak combined energy of 64. It’s surfable but nothing special. Wind is light offshore from the SSE, keeping the surface clean. This carries through Sunday afternoon, energy dropping to 56.

Monday morning on the 13th shows a little increase: 4ft NW swell, short period of 7 seconds, combined energy at 114. The wind is glassy from the ENE – dead flat calm – so it’s clean. But the swell is small and weak, and the short period means the waves will lack shape. Monday afternoon turns cross-onshore and goes downhill.

From Tuesday the 14th through Saturday the 19th, it’s a tough stretch. Swell drops to tiny – often under 2ft – with combined energy rarely above 50. Winds are a mix of glassy and cross-onshore, but there’s just no swell to work with. A few glassy mornings, but nothing worth paddling for.

Then things change. Monday the 20th of July brings a pulse: 6ft NW swell by morning, combined energy 305, wind light cross-onshore from the north. It’s marginal. But by Monday afternoon, the wind goes glassy from the SE, the swell hits 7ft from the NW, period 7 seconds, and combined energy jumps to 437. The call says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the first real standout – but the 7-second period means it’s a windswell, so it’ll be a bit soft and sectiony. Still, the best we’ve seen.

Now, Tuesday the 21st is the one. Morning and afternoon both deliver 10ft NW swell, with a 9-second period, and combined energy readings of 1797 and 1283. That’s serious energy. The wind is cross-offshore from the SE, keeping the faces clean. The call says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” 10ft is big, well over 8ft, so this is for experts only. The swell direction is NW, which is right on the money for this spot. Powerful, long gaps between sets – easier paddling out, but the waves will be heavy. This is the standout.

Wednesday the 22nd holds on. Morning sees 7ft NW swell, combined energy 767, with clean offshore wind from the SE at 15 km/h. Afternoon drops to 6ft, still with good offshore wind, energy at 552. The call says “very good surf conditions.” Solid, but a step down from Tuesday.

Thursday the 23rd has a morning window: 5ft NW swell, 8-second period, combined energy 252, and glassy calm from the east. Clean and fun for intermediates. But Thursday afternoon the wind goes cross-shore, and conditions fade.

From Friday the 24th through Monday the 27th, it’s back to small, weak swells under 3ft, combined energy mostly under 100. A few glassy mornings, but nothing to chase.

So, bottom line: Tuesday the 21st of July is the big one – big, clean, powerful NW swell for experienced surfers only. Monday the 20th is the warm-up, and Wednesday the 22nd is a solid follow-up. The first week-plus is a write-off – flat and boring.

Rusty.

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