
Surf Forecasts:
Barinatxe - La Salvaje surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| 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, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it for Barinatxe - La Salvaje. The next couple of weeks look tough.
The first two weeks of August are basically a total loss. Day after day of tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. The water is running much warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 75°, but that’s the only thing that’s out of the ordinary.
We start on Friday, 7th August. The morning is glassy, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft from the NNW with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 38. Not worth getting wet for. That same tiny, poor-quality pattern just keeps going through the weekend, all of the next week, and into the second week. We get a few glassy mornings, but the swell is just too small to do anything with.
There’s a big gap of nothing until we get towards the end of the second week. On Thursday, 20th August, we finally see a little bump. The morning shows a 4ft swell from the NW with an 8-second period, and the combined energy hits 153 (moderate). The wind is glassy, which is a major plus. The report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout, but it’s the first bit of life.
Your best bet, and it’s a long-range call, is Friday, 21st August. The morning session looks like the pick. We’ve got a 3ft NW swell with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is 162. The wind is from the ESE at 6 mph, which is a clean cross-offshore breeze. That’s a real positive – the waves should be clean and well-shaped. It’s only a few feet, so it’s fine for most surfers, but not a big day.
After that, it gets messy. Saturday, 22nd August sees a bigger pulse of swell, hitting 5ft from the NW with an 11-second period and a strong combined energy of 734. But the wind is a howling cross-onshore from the WNW at 15-18 mph, making it choppy and lumpy. At that size with that wind, this setup is honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. This is an expert-only day if you’re determined, and even then, the quality will be poor.
So, to wrap it up: the first two weeks are a total bust. The only real window to keep an eye on is the morning of Friday, 21st August. That’s your best shot, but it’s a long way off, so keep checking. The rest of the run is either flat, windy, or just plain ugly.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | N 5 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 29 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 49 | 92 | 100 | 70 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 57 | 44 | 57 | 44 | 30 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 36 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:42AM3.74m | 5:58PM4.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:36AM0.06m | 00:07AM-0.15m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NE 5 | N 5 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 |
33 | 29 | 21 | 6 | 12 | 49 | 92 | 100 | 70 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 57 | 44 | 57 | 44 | 30 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 4 | W 8 | N 4 | N 4 | — | N 4 | N 4 | — | W 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 12 |
2 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 13 | W 9 | NW 6 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | W 10 | — | W 13 | W 9 | NE 4 | — | — | NW 6 | WNW 9 |
3 | — | 3 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 5 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 11 | — | — | — | 13 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 429 | 151 | 518 | 236 | 0 | 24 | 244 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 1 | 85 | 84 | 126 | 505 | 10 |
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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.











