
Surf Forecasts:
Barinatxe - La Salvaje surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with 436 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barinatxe - La Salvaje in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barinatxe - La Salvaje over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Barinatxe – La Salvaje. I’ll be straight with you: the next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag, and we’ve got a long wait for the real deal.
The water here is sitting at a balmy 75°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s pretty unusual, so you can leave the thick steamer at home.
The first few days are a write-off. We’ve got a nasty run of cross-onshore winds that just won’t quit, making a mess of even the small swell that’s around. Friday the 24th through to Sunday the 26th is all poor surf conditions with weak, short-period windswell, and the wind is just ruining it. The swell energy is tiny, barely reaching 38 (moderate wave energy) at its best. Not worth paddling out for.
We finally get a glimmer of hope on the morning of Monday, 27th July. The wind swings light onshore from the NNW, and we see a jump in quality. Swell bumps up to 5ft from the NNW with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell beginning to show. The combined energy hits 433, which is moderate to strong. It’s still a marginal forecast, but it’s the first sign of life. The afternoon gets messy again, so if you’re keen, you’ll want to be out there early.
Tuesday, 28th July morning is the best in this first week. We get a light cross-offshore breeze from the east, which should clean things up nicely. The swell sits at 4ft from the NNW with a 10-second period. The energy is a solid 314. This is a “good surf conditions” call, and the first real opportunity for a decent session. The water is still super warm.
Then we hit a quiet patch. Wednesday through to the end of the month sees the swell drop back to under 3ft and the wind turns onshore again. It’s flat and frustrating.
Now, hold onto your boards, because the standout is coming. On Saturday, 1st August, we’ve got a cracking morning on the cards. The wind goes glassy offshore from the SSE. The swell is 3ft but it’s from the NW with a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s a classic groundswell with serious energy – the combined energy is 352 (moderate to strong). This will be clean, lined-up, and classy. Because it’s such a long period, it’s best suited to the reef and point sections of La Salvaje. The beach breaks might get a bit too straight. This is your session. The afternoon gets chopped by a fresh NW wind, so make the most of the morning.
After that, the surf fades away again through the second week. There’s a bit of knee-high dribble from the 2nd to the 8th, but nothing that’ll get you out of bed. The wind is mostly onshore, and the energy is weak. The weekend of the 8th of August is basically flat.
To sum it up: the waiting game is the name of the game. The first real surf is on the morning of the 28th of July, but the absolute standout, the one you should mark in your calendar, is the morning of Saturday, 1st August. Clean, super long-period NW groundswell with light offshore winds. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | 71 | 77 | 172 | 356 | 432 | 218 | 150 | 79 | 433 | 436 | 360 | 314 | 225 | 173 | 118 | 97 | 97 | 76 | 69 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:48PM2.73m | 2:26AM2.67m | 2:53PM2.84m | 3:24AM2.79m | 3:44PM3.00m | 4:10AM2.94m | 4:26PM3.18m | 4:49AM3.10m | 5:03PM3.36m | 5:24AM3.23m | 5:38PM3.52m | 5:57AM3.33m | 6:11PM3.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:57PM1.21m | 8:21AM1.21m | 8:59PM1.10m | 9:17AM1.09m | 9:50PM0.93m | 10:03AM0.92m | 10:32PM0.75m | 10:43AM0.74m | 11:11PM0.58m | 11:20AM0.58m | 11:46PM0.44m | 11:54AM0.46m | 00:20AM0.35m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 12 | — | — | N 13 | NW 12 | NW 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
24 | 11 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 78 | 433 | 436 | 360 | 314 | 225 | 173 | 118 | 97 | 97 | 76 | 69 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | — |
11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — |
— | 71 | 77 | 172 | 356 | 432 | 218 | 150 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 425 | 69 | 414 | 192 | 35 | 35 | 84 | 0 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 10 | 470 | 0 | |
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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.
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