Barinatxe - La Salvaje Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.38° N 3.01° W

Barinatxe - La Salvaje Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barinatxe - La Salvaje sea temperature is
20.4°C
2.5° 

Barinatxe - La Salvaje surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Barinatxe - La Salvaje surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, NW swell with 1,363 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 11th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 11th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 16th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barinatxe - La Salvaje over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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NNW
12
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NNW
12
1.4
NW
11
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1.6
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1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1016
615
447
1004
652
313
226
268
145
116
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837
1067
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656
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414
522
414
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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SSE
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High Tide
5:46PM3.84m
6:02AM3.76m
6:19PM3.72m
6:33AM3.68m
6:52PM3.54m
7:04AM3.53m
7:24PM3.31m
7:36AM3.33m
7:59PM3.06m
8:12AM3.10m
8:38PM2.81m
8:56AM2.87m
9:30PM2.57m
Low Tide
11:47PM0.09m
12:04PM0.11m
00:20AM0.22m
12:38PM0.23m
00:53AM0.41m
1:14PM0.42m
1:27AM0.63m
1:51PM0.66m
2:03AM0.88m
2:32PM0.92m
2:45AM1.13m
3:24PM1.18m
3:40AM1.35m
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Information about the Barinatxe - La Salvaje Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Barinatxe - La Salvaje provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Barinatxe - La Salvaje can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Barinatxe - La Salvaje 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 (Barinatxe - La Salvaje) 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 Barinatxe - La Salvaje 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.

Barinatxe - La Salvaje is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Getxo. If you plan a holiday in Pais Vasco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Getxo. Getxo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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