Barinatxe - La Salvaje Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.38° N 3.01° W

Barinatxe - La Salvaje Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Barinatxe - La Salvaje sea temperature is
24.1° C
3.2° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, NW swell with 604 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 (Jul 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s 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 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, looking at this stretch, it's a real mixed bag with a lot of onshore wind and messy conditions. The water is sitting at a very unusual 75°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year at Barinatxe - La Salvaje.

To kick things off, we've got a bit of a lull. The first few days are looking pretty grim. Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th are total write-offs with small, sloppy surf and cross-onshore winds. The swell is weak with a combined energy of only 42 and 72. Not worth paddling out.

Saturday 25th actually sees a jump in swell size, but it comes with a nasty side. The wind is a fresh cross-onshore, making it lumpy and messy. The swell is pushing 6ft in the morning and 8ft by the afternoon, with a combined energy rising to 265 and then 553, but the quality is poor. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle surf session.

The whole of next week, from the 27th to the 31st, is a grind. The Monday morning 27th offers a glimmer of hope with a 5ft swell from the NNW and a 10-second period, giving a combined energy of 462, but the wind is straight onshore, making it a messy, marginal call. The real standout, and the only one I'd highlight, is the morning of Tuesday 28th July. The wind switches to a light cross-offshore breeze from the East, the swell is a clean 4ft from the NNW with a solid 10-second period, and the combined energy is a moderate 256. The wave comment says "expect good surf conditions." This is your window. It's clean, it's there, and the wind is right. Get on it. After that, it's back to messy, onshore, and small.

After that, we slide into the first week of August with more of the same. The 2nd of August brings a 5ft to 5ft swell with a moderate energy of 325-488, but again, the wind is onshore or cross-shore, keeping it from cleaning up. The 4th of August morning has a small, marginal window with a 4ft swell and a light cross-onshore breeze, but it's nothing to get excited about. The rest of the week is small, weak, and messy.

So, the honest truth? The only real standout is the Tuesday 28th July morning. The rest of the 16-day window is a tough slog of onshore winds and poor quality. It's one of those runs where you have to be patient and pick your moment. The forecast can always change, but as it stands, it's a waiting game. Keep your eye on that Tuesday morning.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
6
0.5
NNW
6
1.3
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
6
2.2
NW
7
2.2
NW
7
1.6
NNW
7
1.4
NNW
7
1.1
NW
6
1.3
NNW
11
1.4
NNW
10
1.3
NNW
10
1.2
NNW
10
1.1
NW
10
1
NNW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
0.8
NW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
20
77
104
245
447
521
264
175
97
375
394
346
261
220
184
135
109
93
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
NW
25
NW
25
W
30
WNW
35
NW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
WSW
10
NNE
15
NE
10
SE
10
E
10
NE
10
WNW
5
ESE
5
NNE
10
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Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
1:13AM2.64m
1:48PM2.73m
2:26AM2.67m
2:53PM2.84m
3:24AM2.79m
3:44PM3.00m
4:10AM2.94m
4:26PM3.18m
4:49AM3.10m
5:03PM3.36m
5:24AM3.23m
5:38PM3.52m
Low Tide
7:15AM1.26m
7:57PM1.21m
8:21AM1.21m
8:59PM1.10m
9:17AM1.09m
9:50PM0.93m
10:03AM0.92m
10:32PM0.75m
10:43AM0.74m
11:11PM0.58m
11:20AM0.58m
11:46PM0.44m
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9:44
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Temp °C
23
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24
23
22
23
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34
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Feels °C
23
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34
26
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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.

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