Barinatxe - La Salvaje Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.38° N 3.01° W

Barinatxe - La Salvaje Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barinatxe - La Salvaje sea temperature is
22.1°C
1.4° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NNW swell with 824 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 13th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 13th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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 at Barinatxe - La Salvaje. This is an expert-only, consistent beach and reef setup, exposed to the NW swell window. It’s a spot that demands respect and knows how to hold a good wave.

We’re looking at a pretty quiet start to the 16-day window. The first few days are a write-off, with poor surf conditions and cross-onshore winds messing things up. The wait will be a few days, but hang tight.

The real action starts to build on Thursday morning, the 10th of September. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy. This is a promising start. The combined wave energy is moderate (333). You’ll see some proper lines, but it’s just the appetiser.

Then, on the 11th and 12th, the swell drops right off, and the energy is weak (63 and 29 respectively). It’s a lull, a bit of a letdown after that Thursday morning tease.

But keep your eyes on Sunday morning, the 13th of September. This is the standout. A solid 5ft groundswell from the NNW, with a 13-second period, is forecast. The combined energy is strong (824). The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, at 72°. And the wind? Glassy. Absolute perfection. This is the session to circle. The waves will be powerful and clean, with long lines. It’s going to be one of those mornings where you’re buzzing before you even get in the water. After that, the next real highlight is a week later, on Friday morning, the 18th of September. A 6ft swell from the NW with a 9-second period, combined energy of 610 (strong), and glassy winds. It’s a bit of a shorter period, so it’ll be more of a punchy, steeper wave, but still very good. Keep in mind, with swell heights over 5ft, this is expert territory only.

The following days on the 19th and 20th are a mixed bag of glassy conditions but with onshore winds later, so you’ll need to pick your window. The 21st of September looks like a washout with rain and strong cross-onshore winds, so that’s a skip.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.8
NW
13
0.9
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
1.7
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.4
NW
10
1.3
NNW
10
1.2
NNW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.6
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8
0.4
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10
0.6
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8
0.4
WNW
8
0.2
NNW
17
0.8
NNW
15
1.6
NNW
13
1.5
NNW
13
1.4
NNW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
205
213
57
148
461
408
275
424
333
256
118
57
35
55
23
29
275
824
772
582
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
5
SSW
10
WNW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
15
N
0
NNE
5
E
15
NE
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
NNE
5
SSE
5
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10
NE
5
S
5
WNW
10
NNE
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
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on
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on
glassy
glassy
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glassy
glassy
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High Tide
2:24PM3.17m
3:06AM3.13m
3:25PM3.49m
3:58AM3.40m
4:14PM3.78m
4:42AM3.62m
4:57PM3.98m
5:22AM3.77m
5:36PM4.08m
5:58AM3.83m
6:13PM4.05m
6:33AM3.81m
6:48PM3.91m
Low Tide
8:40PM0.70m
9:00AM0.74m
9:37PM0.39m
9:51AM0.44m
10:23PM0.13m
10:35AM0.20m
11:04PM-0.05m
11:16AM0.04m
11:42PM-0.11m
11:54AM-0.03m
00:18AM-0.07m
12:30PM0.02m
00:52AM0.07m
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7:41
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7:48
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8:37
8:35
8:34
8:31
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8:28
8:25
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Temp °C
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20
18
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Feels °C
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20
16
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18
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22
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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.

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