Barinatxe - La Salvaje Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.38° N 3.01° W

Barinatxe - La Salvaje Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barinatxe - La Salvaje sea temperature is
23.4° C
1.9° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNW swell with 180 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 17th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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 on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Barinatxe - La Salvaje.

First off, I’ve got to be straight with you – the next 11 days are a write-off. We’re looking at a stretch of nothing but small, weak, sloppy surf. The energy is barely ticking over, with the combined swell energy sitting between 14 and 142 for most of it, and the heights just aren’t there. The winds are a mess, too – mostly cross-onshore or onshore, which is just gunna chop everything up. It’s a real flat spell.

You’ll see a little bump on Saturday the 22nd. The morning offers a clean 3ft NW swell with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. The combined energy jumps to 280, which is a solid moderate push. It’s not huge, but it’s the first real sign of life. That afternoon, the wind shifts and the surf gets a bit messy, so the morning is your window.

Now, the standout. Sunday the 23rd of August morning is the real gem in this outlook. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the NNW, with a long 11-second period. The wind is glassy from the ENE, so it’s going to be clean as a whistle. The combined energy hits 941 – that’s a strong, powerful pulse. This is proper groundswell. Keep in mind, at 7ft, this is expert territory; it’s going to be a handful for the average punter. The break is a beach and reef setup, so that long period may make it a bit straight on the sand, but the reef sections should handle it well. The crowd factor is listed as “often”, so expect a few locals out for this one.

Monday the 24th morning is your next decent look. A 4ft NW swell, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the east. The energy is 346 – moderate. It’s a step down from Sunday, but still a fun, clean option.

After that, the swell fades away again into the last days of the window. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no weird surprises there.

So, to wrap it up: suffer through the next week and a half of flatness, then set your alarm for the morning of August 23rd – that’s the one to get excited about, but it’s for the experienced crew only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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38
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92
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31
108
64
125
173
142
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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ENE
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NNE
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High Tide
4:26PM3.74m
4:57AM3.60m
5:14PM3.99m
5:42AM3.74m
5:58PM4.12m
6:23AM3.80m
6:39PM4.13m
7:03AM3.76m
7:19PM4.02m
7:41AM3.65m
7:57PM3.80m
8:18AM3.47m
8:35PM3.51m
Low Tide
10:02AM0.46m
10:36PM0.15m
10:51AM0.22m
11:23PM-0.05m
11:36AM0.06m
00:07AM-0.15m
12:17PM-0.01m
00:47AM-0.12m
12:58PM0.02m
1:26AM0.01m
1:38PM0.16m
2:04AM0.23m
2:17PM0.38m
2:42AM0.51m
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Temp °C
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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).

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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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