Mundaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get straight into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break down what’s actually on the menu for Mundaka.

We’ve got a few days of nothing worth paddling out for at the start. The swell is tiny and the winds are messy, so it’s a waiting game. But hold on, because the first real window of opportunity shows up on the morning of Friday the 28th. The swell is starting to pick up, and we’re seeing some cleaner conditions with 5ft of west-northwest groundswell. The wave energy is moderate at 255, but the winds are cross-off, and the report calls it clean. It’s not perfect, but it’s surfable for those who know the river. It’s still a bit ordinary, but that’s the first taste we get.

Then, Saturday the 29th morning is where things start to get interesting. We’re looking at 5.2ft of northwest swell, and with light E winds that are glassy, it’s shaping up nicely. This is a standout moment – the kind of morning you set the alarm for. The energy is solid, 370, and the conditions are right. This is your best bet for a clean session on the wave.

Sunday morning the 30th also looks fun, with 4.3ft of northwest swell and that glassy, light WNW wind. It’ll be a bit smaller but still clean, with a moderate 275 energy. A good option if you missed the Saturday morning push.

After that, things get a bit grumpy. The afternoons are consistently blown out by cross-onshore breezes. The swell stays in the 3.5ft to 5.6ft range, but the wind direction kills the quality. It’s frustrating – so much potential, but the surface gets chopped up. The mornings have some moments, like the 1st of September morning and the 7th of September morning, but they’re rated as merely surfable, not special. You’d be fighting a bit of a cross-on breeze, so it’s a grovel for a couple of waves.

The real standout in the longer range is the morning of Monday, the 8th of September. The forecast shows 4.3ft of northwest swell with 10-second period, and the conditions are glassy with light W winds. The energy is a solid 350, and the report is calling for good surf. That’s another one to circle on the calendar. It’s about a week and a half out, so treat that one as promising but not a done deal just yet.

For a river break like Mundaka, those long-period northwest swells can really line up. The 11 to 12-second swells are pushing through the longer end, and that’s what you want for a point/river setup. The water temp is sitting at 75.7°, which is nearly 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s noticeably warmer than usual, so it’s likely a bit of a shock for the system when you first get in.

So, to sum it up: Saturday the 29th morning is the pick of the early run, and the 8th of September morning is the one to watch in the long range. Don’t waste your energy on the afternoons unless you love chop.

Keep an eye on the charts, and I’ll see you in the water.

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