Surf Forecasts:
Barinatxe - La Salvaje surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, NW swell with 587 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barinatxe - La Salvaje this week:
The surf forecast for Barinatxe - La Salvaje over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barinatxe - La Salvaje in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barinatxe - La Salvaje over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here.
Right, so we’re in for a long quiet spell at Barinatxe - La Salvaje before anything worth a mention shows up. This beach and reef spot is exposed, and the first several days are a bust. From Thursday the 13th of August through Tuesday the 18th, it’s all tiny, weak surf – mostly under 2 ft with onshore or cross-onshore wind, and combined energy staying below 100. Flat as a pancake. Wednesday the 19th is even lamer – waves down to 0.7 ft and energy at 9.
Things pick up a little on Thursday the 20th of August, when a 6 ft NNW swell rolls in with a period of 11 seconds and energy hitting 963. That’s a moderate pulse, but the wind is onshore from the NW at 6-9 mph, making it rough. Over 5 ft, so not for beginners, and the period hints at some groundswell, but that onshore wind will chop it up. It’s for experienced surfers only if they really want it, but it’s not a gem.
The standout? The best shot is late in the run. Monday the 24th of August morning has clean glass with 3 ft from the NW at 7 seconds, but it’s mediocre. Then Tuesday the 25th of August afternoon brings a solid 8 ft NW swell, period 9 seconds, energy at 971. That’s a proper pulse, but over 8 ft – experts only. Wind is light onshore from the NNW at 6 mph, so it’ll be bumpy. The optimum direction is NW, and that matches, so the break will fire, but crowds are ‘often,’ so bring your patience.
Water temp on that first day is 75°F, and it’s 4°F warmer than usual – really pleasant for this time of year.
Honestly, the first week is a total write-off. There are a few glassy mornings, like on Monday the 17th of August morning with 2 ft and glass, but it’s too small. The second week has a couple of pulses, but they’re wind-battered. If you’re into kiting, some of those stronger, windier afternoons could look better than paddling.
Hang tight, and keep an eye on that 25th of August afternoon – it’s the only real offering, but it’s for the big boys only.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | N 5 | WNW 8 | NNE 4 | NW 14 |
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 kJ | 38 | 71 | 92 | 64 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 70 | 85 | 107 | 147 | 99 | 46 | 64 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 53 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 5:58PM4.12m | 6:23AM3.80m | 6:39PM4.13m | 7:03AM3.76m | 7:19PM4.02m | 7:41AM3.65m | 7:57PM3.80m | 8:18AM3.47m | 8:35PM3.51m | 8:55AM3.25m | 9:14PM3.18m | 9:34AM3.02m | 9:58PM2.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:36AM0.06m | 00:07AM-0.15m | 12:17PM-0.01m | 00:47AM-0.12m | 12:58PM0.02m | 1:26AM0.01m | 1:38PM0.16m | 2:04AM0.23m | 2:17PM0.38m | 2:42AM0.51m | 2:59PM0.65m | 3:22AM0.81m | 3:45PM0.94m | 4:08AM1.10m | |||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NW 6 | N 4 |
| kJ | 38 | 71 | 92 | 64 | 42 | 22 | 37 | 70 | 85 | 107 | 147 | 99 | 46 | 64 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NNE 4 | NW 7 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 14 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 41 | 39 | 35 | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | 15 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 53 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | NW 7 | — | NW 9 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 4 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 84 | 0 | 24 | 84 | 0 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 1 | 77 | 509 | 499 | 505 | 482 | 0 |
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