Surf Forecasts:
Barinatxe - La Salvaje surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NW swell with 481 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barinatxe - La Salvaje in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
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 up for Barinatxe - La Salvaje over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, so don’t rush to grab your board just yet. The early part of the week is pretty flat and messy, with a tiny, weak WNW windswell showing on Tuesday the 25th at a pathetic 2 feet with a 4-second period. The water is 75°, which feels much warmer than normal for this time of year. Not that it matters, because there’s no real surf to enjoy.
Things stay quiet through Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th. We see a small NW swell building a little, but it’s still under 3 feet and the combined wave energy is weak (56 on Thursday morning). The winds are mostly light offshore from the SSE on Thursday, which would keep things clean, but the swell just isn’t there to do anything with.
The first real pulse shows up on Friday the 28th. It’s a bump in size to 5 feet from the NW with an 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 298. The morning looks the pick of the day, with light cross-offshore winds from the SSW keeping the surface clean. This is a beach and reef setup, and at 5 feet it’s starting to push into the territory where beginners might find it a handful. Saturday the 29th keeps the momentum going with a similar 5 feet NW swell early, but Sunday the 30th drops back to a more modest 4 feet with glassy conditions early. The following Monday, the 31st, is a write-off with rain showers and a cross-onshore breeze.
If you want my honest shout for the best window, you’re looking at Wednesday the 2nd of September morning. The swell holds at a clean 4 feet from the NW, but the period stretches out to a quality 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a hefty 475, which is strong. With a light cross-offshore breeze from the east and clean conditions, this is the one to circle. The long-period swell will work well on this point and reef setup, offering better shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. It’s not huge, but it’s quality. Keep in mind this break is exposed to the NW, so the direction is spot on.
After that, the surf goes a bit inconsistent again into the second week. Thursday the 3rd is blown out by a strong 16 mph NW cross-onshore, and while Friday the 4th offers a glassy 4 feet morning, the swell is short period and the energy is moderate at 206. From the 5th onward, we’re looking at smaller waves, mostly poor conditions with onshore winds, and a lot of chop. Nothing worth getting excited about.
So, bottom line: Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th of August are your early standouts, but Wednesday the 2nd of September is the true gem if you can wait for it. Consistent? Not really. This spot is on the inconsistent side, so when it does line up, you take the chance. Crowds are often present here, especially on a good day, but that 2nd of September morning might just be worth the company.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
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12 | 14 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 18 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 298 | 362 | 430 | 304 | 227 | 165 | 145 | 187 | 268 | 275 | 246 | 257 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 7:05AM3.65m | 7:20PM3.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:07PM0.18m | 1:30AM0.19m | |||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NNW 12 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 4 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
12 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 30 | 4 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 298 | 362 | 430 | 304 | 227 | 165 | 145 | 187 | 268 | 275 | 246 | 257 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 6 | NW 8 | — | NNE 3 | NNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 | — |
7 | 3 | 30 | 35 | 8 | 18 | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — |
— | 12 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 448 | 232 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 126 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 24 | 35 | 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.











