Barinatxe - La Salvaje Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.38° N 3.01° W

Barinatxe - La Salvaje Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barinatxe - La Salvaje sea temperature is
22.0°C
1.7° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NNW swell with 2,413 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barinatxe - La Salvaje in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 19th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 19th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on offer at Barinatxe - La Salvaje, this beach and reef set-up that takes a NW groundswell and needs the stars to align. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

First thing’s first, the surf over the next few days is pretty ordinary. Monday morning the 14th is the best early call with a clean 4ft NNW swell, period around 12 seconds, and light ESE cross-off winds. The combined energy is moderate (356). It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about. Monday afternoon and most of Tuesday are a write-off with onshore winds and choppy conditions, so don't bother.

Wednesday the 16th sees a bit more size, up to 5ft, but with onshore winds and short, weak 7-second period, it's just a messy close-out. Thursday the 17th has a similar story, with a building 5ft NW swell but still onshore, so the quality is poor. We get a bit more energy (615) but it's wasted. Friday the 18th is still messy in the morning, but the afternoon brings a massive spike in energy to 1154 from a 4ft, 15-second period NNW groundswell. The problem is it's onshore wind, so it's just a powerful, lumpy mess. Not worth it.

Now, Saturday the 19th of September – that’s the standout. Morning brings a 7ft NNW groundswell with a 13-second period and glassy conditions thanks to light ESE winds. The combined energy is very strong (1652). This is a serious, powerful groundswell. At 7ft, this is expert territory, and because it’s a long-period groundswell, it’s going to be breaking big and raw at this beach and reef set-up. It’s a true, clean, heavy session for experienced surfers only. It’s also consistent, but expect crowds, as it’s often busy.

Sunday the 20th drops back to a cleaner but smaller 4ft NNW swell in the morning. Glassy conditions again with light ESE winds, making for a fun, clean morning on a moderate energy (415) groundswell. This is a better call for intermediate surfers.

Monday the 21st is another cracker for experts. A clean, glassy 6ft NNW swell, period 13 seconds, and very strong energy (1265). Another excellent morning session for the experienced crew, though with a cross-on breeze developing later. Again, expect crowds.

Tuesday the 22nd holds clean 6ft swell in the morning, glassy with light W winds, and energy (949) is still very strong. Another solid option for experienced surfers.

After that, the swell fades through Wednesday and Thursday, with smaller waves and onshore winds taking over. Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th see a pulse of short-period, weak NNE swell around 4ft, but the period is a dismal 6 seconds. Even with clean winds, it’s just weak, gutless lines. Not worth the paddle. By Sunday the 27th and into the final days of the month, the energy completely flatlines, dropping to below 66, with tiny 1ft NW swell. The area goes into a dead spell with no surf to speak of.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a bust, but the period from the morning of Saturday the 19th through to Tuesday the 22nd is where it's at. The clear standouts are Saturday the 19th and Monday the 21st mornings for expert surfers only – big, glassy, powerful groundswell. For the average surfer, the best bet is the clean, smaller swell on the morning of Sunday the 20th. There’s then a big gap of poor to no surf from late on the 23rd right through to the end of the forecast window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
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(10 max)
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2
1
1
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0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
3
4
4
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NNW
12
1.2
NNW
12
1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
1.2
WNW
9
0.6
NW
11
1.3
NNW
7
1.5
NNW
9
1.4
NW
10
1.6
NW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.3
NW
10
1.3
NW
9
1.3
NNW
15
2.5
NNW
14
2.2
NNW
13
1.9
NNW
13
1.6
NNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
536
353
229
151
92
211
94
154
378
396
615
505
309
266
721
2278
1597
1207
722
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
ESE
15
NE
5
SSE
15
WNW
20
NW
10
NW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
WSW
10
W
10
N
5
N
5
SE
15
NE
10
SE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
off
High Tide
7:05AM3.70m
7:22PM3.69m
7:38AM3.53m
7:56PM3.42m
8:10AM3.31m
8:31PM3.12m
8:45AM3.06m
9:10PM2.82m
9:29AM2.80m
10:04PM2.55m
10:36AM2.58m
11:38PM2.38m
Low Tide
00:52AM0.07m
1:07PM0.15m
1:26AM0.29m
1:43PM0.37m
2:00AM0.56m
2:20PM0.64m
2:37AM0.86m
3:02PM0.94m
3:19AM1.15m
3:55PM1.22m
4:18AM1.40m
5:14PM1.42m
clear
clear
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7:48
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7:52
7:54
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8:25
8:24
8:22
8:21
8:19
8:16
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2
1
Temp °C
21
23
26
24
22
24
21
18
19
19
18
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Feels °C
21
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24
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17
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17
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18
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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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