Barinatxe - La Salvaje Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.38° N 3.01° W

Barinatxe - La Salvaje Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barinatxe - La Salvaje sea temperature is
23.8° C
2.5° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 102 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNW 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 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 6th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 6th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barinatxe - La Salvaje over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same forecast for Barinatxe - La Salvaje in feet and miles per hour.

The next two weeks are looking pretty flat for the most part. We’ve got a big dry spell before anything worth paddling out for.

The first real chance of a wave doesn’t come until Wednesday, August 19th, meaning there’s about a 13-day gap with no solid recommendations. Before that, we see a bump in energy on the 17th with a combo swell hitting 147 (moderate energy) and surf up to 3ft, but the wind is onshore and the conditions are poor, so don’t bother.

The only morning worth circling on the calendar is Wednesday, August 19th. The swell is just 3ft from the NNW with a short period of 7 seconds, so it’s not a groundswell, but the wind is glassy from the NE. That’s a big deal – clean, smooth conditions. The water temp is at 75°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a shorty or even a spring suit. The combined swell energy is weak at 84 (moderate), so it’s not pumping, but for a small-wave glass-off, it’s the best bet. Keep in mind this is an expert-only spot with consistent waves, and crowds are often a problem here, so expect a few others in the lineup. The swell direction from the NNW is a little off from the ideal NW, but when the wind is that good, you don’t complain.

After that, it goes back to being ordinary. The afternoon of the 19th turns onshore, and the following days up to the 21st show bigger numbers – like the afternoon of the 21st with 5ft swell from the WNW and a strong combined energy of 233 – but the wind is onshore from the NW at 16 mph, which will chop it up. That’s honestly more interesting for kiteboarding than surfing.

So, my advice: if you can make it out on the morning of August 19th, you’ll get a clean, small-wave session. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for nothing much.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
95
78
33
29
27
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49
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98
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62
57
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29
19
Wind (km/h)
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NE
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NNE
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SW
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WNW
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High Tide
10:57PM3.00m
11:37AM2.92m
00:21AM2.90m
1:04PM2.95m
1:51AM2.95m
2:25PM3.15m
3:07AM3.15m
3:31PM3.44m
4:06AM3.39m
4:26PM3.74m
4:57AM3.60m
5:14PM3.99m
Low Tide
4:38PM0.91m
5:16AM0.96m
5:55PM1.00m
6:36AM1.03m
7:22PM0.93m
7:57AM0.94m
8:40PM0.71m
9:06AM0.72m
9:43PM0.42m
10:02AM0.46m
10:36PM0.15m
10:51AM0.22m
11:23PM-0.05m
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Temp °C
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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).

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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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