Zurriola hondartza Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands. From Tuesday the 28th of July all the way through to the morning of Wednesday the 12th of August, there’s nothing worth getting excited about. Mostly onshore junk, tiny waves, and a whole lot of “poor surf conditions” in the data. You’ll see a few glassy mornings, like on the 5th of August and again on the 8th, but the swell is just too small to bother with – 2 ft to 2 ft and weak energy (53 and 50 respectively). It’s really just a waiting game.

Now, the one true standout in this whole 16-day window is the morning of Tuesday the 11th of August. There’s a big pulse of energy coming in at Zurriola hondartza. We’re looking at an 12 ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 2276 – that’s strong, powerful stuff. The wind is light from the NNE, so it’ll be cross-on, but that’s manageable. However, and this is a big however, this is a lot of water. At 12 ft, this is strictly for experts only. The data even flags it as too big for the break. If you’re a seasoned local who knows the sandbanks, you might score, but it’s going to be heavy and swallowed up. The crowds will be possible.

The next morning, Wednesday the 12th of August, looks like the real sweet spot for the rest of us. The swell drops to a solid 5 ft, still from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds and moderate energy of 359. The wind is glassy – calm, 0 mph from the ENE. That is a major positive. This will be clean, lined-up, and much more manageable. It’s an intermediate-sized wave, but still a bit punchy for beginners. For the experienced surfer, this is the pick of the lot. The water is currently 76°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

For the rest of that second week, the swell fades back down. The 12th afternoon drops to 5 ft but the wind goes cross-on, so it’s not as clean. After that, it’s small again.

So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. Your best bet is Wednesday morning, the 12th of August, for clean, solid waves. If you’re a hardcore charger and have the skills, the Tuesday morning before that might offer a big, raw challenge. But for most of us, wait for that Wednesday.

Rusty.

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