Surf Forecasts:
Barinatxe - La Salvaje surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, NNW swell with 488 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
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 coming down the pipe for this stretch of coast.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a lull. The first real action doesn’t kick in until the morning of Saturday, September 5th. Up until then, the swell is tiny and the conditions are messy, so it’s a good time to wax the sticks and wait.
Saturday morning, September 5th, we finally see a pulse. The swell is small at 2 ft, coming from the NNW with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, which usually means better shaped waves and longer waits between sets. The energy is weak though (137). The wind is glassy, which is a major positive. It’s surfable, but pretty ordinary.
Now, the real standout is Sunday morning, September 6th. This is the pick of the first week. The swell jumps to 4 ft from the NNW, with a long 12-second period. The combined energy climbs to 427 (moderate-strong). The wind is glassy, dead calm. For Barinatxe - La Salvaje, that’s about as clean as it gets. The waves should be a bit more powerful, but with that longer period, it will be better for this beach-and-reef setup—less likely to close out. Expect some good, clean lefts if you read the banks right. It’s an expert spot, so you’ll need your wits about you, but the crowds can be often here, so get in early.
We hit another dry spell after that. The winds shift onshore, and the swell quality drops off. There’s a window on Tuesday morning, September 8th, with 4 ft from the NW (10 seconds, 246 energy) and glassy wind, which is worth a look. Wednesday morning, September 9th is similar, with 4 ft from the NW (293 energy) and glassy conditions. Good, but not the standout.
The second week looks quieter overall. Saturday morning, September 12th, the swell is short-period (6 seconds) and weak, so not much doing. Sunday morning, September 13th is tiny and weak.
Hold on though. Monday morning, September 14th has a clean, glassy start with a 2 ft, 12-second NW swell. The energy is low (151), but it’s clean. Then we get a proper little pulse on Tuesday morning, September 15th: 3 ft from the NW, 12-second period, 321 energy, and glassy. That’s a promising signal for a mid-week session. And Wednesday morning, September 16th is similar: 3 ft from the NNW, 12-second period, 386 energy, and glassy. These last two mornings are the best bets for the second week, but remember, it’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it yet.
Water temp is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. You might get away with a spring suit.
Rusty signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 11 | NW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | NW 12 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
341 | 296 | 176 | 68 | 53 | 31 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 34 | 59 | 106 | 70 | 101 | 288 | 421 | 273 | 209 | 70 | 181 | 350 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 7:57PM3.63m | 8:18AM3.45m | 8:39PM3.41m | 9:03AM3.25m | 9:31PM3.13m | 10:00AM3.04m | 10:42PM2.87m | 11:22AM2.88m | 00:21AM2.76m | 1:02PM2.92m | 1:56AM2.87m | 2:24PM3.17m | 3:06AM3.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:44PM0.29m | 2:07AM0.36m | 2:25PM0.46m | 2:50AM0.59m | 3:15PM0.68m | 3:43AM0.86m | 4:19PM0.92m | 4:54AM1.09m | 5:46PM1.05m | 6:27AM1.17m | 7:23PM0.96m | 7:54AM1.02m | 8:40PM0.70m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 31 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
341 | 296 | 176 | 68 | 53 | 31 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 34 | 59 | 106 | 64 | 101 | 288 | 421 | 273 | 127 | 49 | 132 | 350 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNW 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NNE 4 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 6 |
— | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 70 | 71 | 131 | 6 | — | — | 70 | 181 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | NW 9 | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNW 15 | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | WNW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 12 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 33 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 57 | 209 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 80 | 239 | 354 | 61 | 84 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 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.











