Barinatxe - La Salvaje Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same forecast for Barinatxe - La Salvaje in feet and miles per hour.

The next two weeks are looking pretty flat for the most part. We’ve got a big dry spell before anything worth paddling out for.

The first real chance of a wave doesn’t come until Wednesday, August 19th, meaning there’s about a 13-day gap with no solid recommendations. Before that, we see a bump in energy on the 17th with a combo swell hitting 147 (moderate energy) and surf up to 3ft, but the wind is onshore and the conditions are poor, so don’t bother.

The only morning worth circling on the calendar is Wednesday, August 19th. The swell is just 3ft from the NNW with a short period of 7 seconds, so it’s not a groundswell, but the wind is glassy from the NE. That’s a big deal – clean, smooth conditions. The water temp is at 75°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a shorty or even a spring suit. The combined swell energy is weak at 84 (moderate), so it’s not pumping, but for a small-wave glass-off, it’s the best bet. Keep in mind this is an expert-only spot with consistent waves, and crowds are often a problem here, so expect a few others in the lineup. The swell direction from the NNW is a little off from the ideal NW, but when the wind is that good, you don’t complain.

After that, it goes back to being ordinary. The afternoon of the 19th turns onshore, and the following days up to the 21st show bigger numbers – like the afternoon of the 21st with 5ft swell from the WNW and a strong combined energy of 233 – but the wind is onshore from the NW at 16 mph, which will chop it up. That’s honestly more interesting for kiteboarding than surfing.

So, my advice: if you can make it out on the morning of August 19th, you’ll get a clean, small-wave session. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for nothing much.

Rusty.

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