Surf Forecasts:
Barinatxe - La Salvaje surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,403 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barinatxe - La Salvaje over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks at Barinatxe - La Salvaje. It's a classic beach and reef setup that needs a hefty NW groundswell to get going, and this run is a real mixed bag. We've got a lot of small, wind-affected days to sit through before a couple of proper standouts.
Right now, we're in a quiet spell. Tuesday the 25th is a no-go with tiny, weak swell and cross-shore breezes. That continues through Wednesday and into Thursday the 27th when we finally see a bit of life in the water. Thursday morning brings a modest 3ft NW swell at 8 seconds, and with the south wind keeping it clean, it's surfable, but there's nothing to get excited about. The real story starts to build on Friday the 28th. Friday morning looks promising under a clear sky as a new swell pushes in. We're looking at 5ft from the NW with an 8-second period, and a light SW cross-offshore wind will have it looking clean. The energy is building too, with a moderate 330 units of wave energy behind it. That morning session is the first real window of the forecast.
However, Friday afternoon the wind swings NW and cranks up, ruining it. Saturday the 29th is a similar story – a clean morning with 4ft waves and light SE winds, but the sea breeze gets on it by the afternoon. Sunday the 30th is glassy in the morning with a small 4ft NW swell, but it’s not very powerful. After a run of small or choppy days right through to the start of September, we get to a serious standout.
If you've got patience, the real payoff is Sunday the 6th of September. Mark the date. A much better NW groundswell arrives with a height of 6ft at a solid 11-second period, which is a proper long-period groundswell. After a long run of poor conditions, the morning brings light offshore SE winds and clear skies. The wave energy is pumping at a strong 794 units. This will be the best quality surf of the entire forecast period. For a reef break like this, that longer period will mean powerful, well-shaped lines.
There is another one to keep an eye on, but with a big caveat. Tuesday the 9th of September, we see a very large 10ft NW swell with a very long 15-second period. The wave energy is incredibly high at 4024 units. This is for experts only. It's simply too big for anyone else, and with a cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a wild, powerful beast. Wednesday the 9th of September morning is interesting too – a glassy, 5ft swell from the NNW at a long 12 seconds with very light winds. That could be a clean, powerful session for the savvy surfer, but given the size just before, the ocean might still be settling down.
So, in a nutshell: the next week and a half is mostly small, average, or blown out. Your only real target is Sunday the 6th of September, which is the clear winner.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 |
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4 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 18 | 110 | 78 | 145 | 330 | 1403 | 481 | 281 | 238 | 224 | 192 | 72 | 77 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:51AM2.90m | 4:05PM3.19m | 4:27AM3.12m | 4:39PM3.42m | 4:59AM3.31m | 5:11PM3.63m | 5:30AM3.47m | 5:42PM3.77m | 6:01AM3.59m | 6:14PM3.86m | 6:32AM3.65m | 6:46PM3.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:32PM0.97m | 9:44AM0.93m | 10:12PM0.73m | 10:21AM0.69m | 10:47PM0.49m | 10:55AM0.48m | 11:20PM0.30m | 11:28AM0.31m | 11:51PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.20m | 00:23AM0.09m | 12:32PM0.16m | 00:55AM0.10m | ||||||
— | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NW 13 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 |
2 | 7 | 25 | 13 | 27 | 14 | 18 | 110 | 78 | 27 | 330 | — | 481 | 281 | 238 | 224 | 192 | 72 | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | — | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 5 | — | — | NNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | — | NNW 7 | — |
4 | — | 14 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 3 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | — | 28 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | NE 3 | SW 2 | — | ESE 2 | WNW 6 | SSW 2 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
— | 27 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 145 | 1 | 1403 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 293 | 202 | 85 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 114 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 324 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 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.
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.











