Zarautz
Spain · Atlantic Europe
Right now
ClearWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.2m NW
Wind: 2 km/h N (onshore)
Beach faces: NNW
Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:01Expected crowds
Prediction model v17amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 3/2mm wetsuit or spring suit for 18°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.2m swell at 8s. Light winds keeping things clean. Water temperature 17°C.
AI-generated summary for Zarautz. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Zarautz
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 11am (score: 1). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking about average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Zarautz.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Zarautz
Zarautz is an expansive, highly consistent beach break located in the Basque Country of northern Spain. The bathymetric profile is defined by a wide, two-and-a-half-kilometre stretch of gently sloping silica sand, which dissipates incoming wave energy steadily. As north-westerly Atlantic groundswells filter into the bay, they spread across this flat platform, generating long, predictable lines. A southerly wind blowing off the surrounding mountains provides the necessary offshore flow to cleanly hold up the wave faces. The wave mechanics typically produce soft, spilling A-frames that offer extended, workable rides, highly conducive to basic trim and longboarding. Because the energy is distributed across such a massive stretch of beach, it effectively disperses crowds and minimises severe rip currents. While powerful winter swells can create steeper, faster sections, the predominantly forgiving nature of the sandbars universally classifies Zarautz as an ideal, low-risk venue for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to refine their fundamentals.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Zarautz. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Zarautz?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.