Surf Forecasts:
Barinatxe - La Salvaje surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, NNW swell with 691 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barinatxe - La Salvaje over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at Barinatxe - La Salvaje, and it’s a quiet start. The first few days are a write-off with poor conditions, so we’re waiting a bit for the good stuff to line up.
The real standout of this 16-day window lands on the morning of Sunday, the 13th of September. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 72°, which is a nice bonus. The morning brings a glassy, clean surface with a 5ft NNW groundswell rolling in at a very long 13-second period. That long period means the waves will have proper shape and punch, with nice long lulls between sets making it easier to get out back. The combined energy is strong at 630, so there’s plenty of juice in the water. For an expert spot like La Salvaje, this is the session to aim for. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and it’s going to be absolutely pristine. Just be aware that crowds are often around here, so get there early.
The day before that, on Saturday the 12th, is a washout. Tiny surf and nothing doing. The Sunday morning is the clear winner.
Moving into the next week, Monday the 14th morning is still worth a look. It’s a bit smaller at 4ft, same NNW groundswell at 12 seconds, but with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate at 449, so it’ll be fun but not as powerful as the Sunday session. The afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-shore wind.
After that, the surf drops off significantly. The rest of the week and into the following weekend is mostly small, weak, and plagued by onshore or cross-onshore winds. There’s a brief moment on Thursday the 17th morning with a 4ft NW swell and glassy conditions, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so the waves will be weak and a bit crumbly.
The following Saturday the 19th has some size (4ft to 4ft) and a solid 12-second period from the NNW, but the wind is onshore and the conditions are marginal. Not a standout.
Overall, the window is lean. There’s a solid 3 to 4-day gap of poor surf after the 14th, and then a long stretch of tiny, weak waves. The Sunday the 13th morning is the only true gem in this outlook. Don’t sleep on it.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 418 | 309 | 416 | 333 | 251 | 118 | 58 | 80 | 88 | 53 | 28 | 186 | 630 | 691 | 578 | 449 | 297 | 216 | 110 | 81 | 49 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:14PM3.78m | 4:42AM3.62m | 4:57PM3.98m | 5:22AM3.77m | 5:36PM4.08m | 5:58AM3.83m | 6:13PM4.05m | 6:33AM3.81m | 6:48PM3.91m | 7:05AM3.70m | 7:22PM3.69m | 7:38AM3.53m | 7:56PM3.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:51AM0.44m | 10:23PM0.13m | 10:35AM0.20m | 11:04PM-0.05m | 11:16AM0.04m | 11:42PM-0.11m | 11:54AM-0.03m | 00:18AM-0.07m | 12:30PM0.02m | 00:52AM0.07m | 1:07PM0.15m | 1:26AM0.29m | 1:43PM0.37m | 2:00AM0.56m | |||||||
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 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 418 | 105 | 416 | 333 | 251 | 118 | 58 | 80 | 88 | 53 | 28 | 96 | 630 | 691 | 578 | 449 | 297 | 216 | 110 | 81 | 49 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 11 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | NNW 12 | NW 8 | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | NW 11 |
| kJ | — | 32 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 14 | 31 | — | — | 7 | 186 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | W 2 |
| kJ | — | 309 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 499 | 192 |
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