
Surf Forecasts:
Barinatxe - La Salvaje surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, NW swell with 597 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 (Sep 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barinatxe - La Salvaje over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Barinatxe - La Salvaje.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, with nothing worth paddling out for on the 10th and 11th, and really through the whole of the 12th as well. The swell is tiny and weak, so you can leave your board in the car for a few days. Thursday the 13th is where things finally start to wake up.
Sunday morning the 13th is the first real highlight. We’re looking at a 4 ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 13 seconds giving it some real push – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is dead calm, glassy as, and the combined energy is a solid 558 (moderate). This is a reef and beach setup, and with that longer period, it should be lining up nicely. Water temp is 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit. Be aware that this spot is consistent and exposed, and the crowds are often here, so get there early.
The 14th and 15th are a bit mixed, but nothing to write home about. Then we hit the morning of Sunday the 20th of September. That morning is a serious pulse: 8 ft from the NW, period only 8 seconds so it’s a bit of windswell, but the combined energy is 736 (strong) and it’s glassy. This is expert territory – over 8 ft is too much for anyone but the skilled crew. By the afternoon, it’s 10 ft with energy over 1100, and the file says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. That continues into Monday the 21st, with 10 ft and energy readings of 4637 and 2986 – that’s very strong energy, and again, it’s flagged as too big. This is only for experts, and honestly, with onshore and cross-shore winds, the quality drops for paddling. This setup might be more interesting for the kite surfers than us.
The standout of the whole forecast, though, is Tuesday morning the 22nd of September. Clean, glassy conditions with a 7 ft swell from the NW, period of 12 seconds, and combined energy of 1208 (very strong). That’s excellent for experienced surfers. Still too big for beginners, but for the crew that knows what they’re doing, this is the session to circle.
The morning of Wednesday the 23rd is also worth a mention: 6 ft, glassy, 12-second period, energy of 897 (strong). That’s a very solid day. After that, the swell drops but stays clean on the morning of the 24th with a very long period of 18 seconds – that’s the kind of groundswell that will wrap into the reef nicely.
The last few days of the window, around the 25th, get a bit lumpy again with onshore wind, so the quality tails off.
For the best on offer, I’m picking Sunday morning the 13th for the glassy start to the run, but the real prize is Tuesday morning the 22nd for the big, clean, powerful swell.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
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333 | 220 | 118 | 59 | 77 | 71 | 45 | 31 | 96 | 555 | 597 | 568 | 366 | 263 | 139 | 90 | 132 | 60 | 88 | 201 | 153 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:57PM3.98m | 5:22AM3.77m | 5:36PM4.08m | 5:58AM3.83m | 6:13PM4.05m | 6:33AM3.81m | 6:48PM3.91m | 7:05AM3.70m | 7:22PM3.69m | 7:38AM3.53m | 7:56PM3.42m | 8:10AM3.31m | 8:31PM3.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:07PM0.15m | 1:26AM0.29m | 1:43PM0.37m | 2:00AM0.56m | 2:20PM0.64m | 2:37AM0.86m | |||||||
7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
333 | 220 | 118 | 59 | 77 | 71 | 45 | 31 | 96 | 555 | 597 | 568 | 366 | 263 | 139 | 90 | 23 | 24 | 88 | 201 | 153 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | W 11 | NNW 12 | NW 8 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | N 18 | NNW 15 | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | NE 4 | NW 14 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 7 | NW 10 |
— | 3 | 2 | 14 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 84 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 7 | — | 60 | 82 | 85 | 65 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 18 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | NNW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 57 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NW 9 | WNW 5 | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 132 | 39 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 510 | 192 | 24 | 35 | 24 |
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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.










