Surf Forecasts:
Barinatxe - La Salvaje surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NNW swell with 551 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Barinatxe - La Salvaje in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barinatxe - La Salvaje over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. The only spot in the game is Barinatxe - La Salvaje, a beach and reef setup that’s wide open to the northwest. It’s an expert-only wave, so you’re not taking a beginner here.
Right now, the water is at 75°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a pretty wild anomaly, but it’s the only bit of good news right now. The first part of the outlook is a total washout. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions from Monday the 17th through the rest of the week. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is tiny, weak, and short period, with combined energy levels barely hitting 47 at the start. It’s a flat, choppy mess. There’s a glassy morning on the 18th, but the swell is still just 2ft from the NNW with a weak 8-second period, so it’s not worth paddling out.
The first glimmer of hope comes on Thursday morning, the 20th. The swell picks up to 4ft from the NW with an 11-second period, generating moderate energy (278). The wind is glassy, so the surf will be clean. It’s a small window with decent quality, but not a standout.
Then we hit a dry gap again. The wind is messy, the swell is all over the place, and the conditions are poor. It’s a real slog.
The real standout arrives on Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th. This is a big, raw NW swell. Friday morning, the swell is 8ft from the NW, with a 10-second period, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is a solid 972, which is strong. This is excellent surf, but it’s pushing into expert territory. Friday afternoon, the swell jumps to 10ft, and the energy hits 1351. It’s too big for this break, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be a beast. Saturday the 29th is the peak: a massive 15ft NW swell with a 14-second period, glassy wind, and a combined energy of 6709. That’s a very, very strong, long-period groundswell. It’s going to be a deep-water, powerful wave, and it’s only for the absolute best. The long period (14 seconds) means it’ll be a clean, powerful swell, but it might break a bit too straight for the beach. The reef elements will help.
Sunday the 30th is still good, with a 7ft NW swell, glassy morning, and energy of 1012. It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s a bit smaller than the peak.
After that, the wind turns onshore and the swell drops off, so the window slams shut.
The best bet is Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th, but you better be ready for a big, powerful, expert-only swell.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
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 kJ | 39 | 45 | 49 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 109 | 278 | 347 | 499 | 475 | 551 | 281 | 135 | 104 | 78 | 69 | 54 | 42 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on |
High Tide | 8:35PM3.51m | 8:55AM3.25m | 9:14PM3.18m | 9:34AM3.02m | 9:58PM2.87m | 10:23AM2.79m | 10:57PM2.61m | 11:32AM2.61m | 00:26AM2.46m | 1:10PM2.57m | 2:03AM2.51m | 2:31PM2.72m | 3:07AM2.69m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:42AM0.51m | 2:59PM0.65m | 3:22AM0.81m | 3:45PM0.94m | 4:08AM1.10m | 4:41PM1.20m | 5:09AM1.34m | 5:58PM1.37m | 6:33AM1.45m | 7:29PM1.37m | 7:57AM1.37m | 8:41PM1.20m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 39 | 45 | 49 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 109 | 278 | 347 | 499 | 475 | 551 | 281 | 135 | 104 | 78 | 69 | 54 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | — | NW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 6 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | 15 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 11 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | NW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 1 | 85 | 428 | 380 | 487 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 24 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 28 |
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