Mundaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee, let's see what’s cooking. It’s shaping up to be a quiet, frustrating stretch for a while. We’re looking at a long dry spell ahead.

Right off the bat, we’ve got nothing for days. The first serious surf option doesn't show up until Thursday, July 23rd. That’s a solid two-week gap of flat, choppy, or just plain messy conditions. It’s gonna be a test of patience.

The only blip on the radar comes right at the very end of the forecast window. Mundaka (river) finally wakes up on the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. We’re seeing a 7ft swell out of the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy of all the swells here is moderate (575). That’s a solid, powerful wall of water for this spot. The wind is light and cross-off in the morning, which should keep things reasonably clean for the experts. But listen, 7ft is proper, heavy stuff—this is strictly for experienced surfers only. It’s gonna be a serious, powerful wave. It’s the only real standout in the whole 16 days, and while the quality is marginal, it’s all we’ve got. Expect crowds to be on it, as it’s often busy when it turns on. Later in the afternoon, the wind swings onshore, and the swell stays big but gets lumpier.

Before that? It’s a write-off. We’ve got tiny, weak swell—think 0.7ft to 2ft—with periods all over the place, mostly under 10 seconds. The wind is frequently onshore or cross-onshore, making for bumpy, ugly surf. There’s a couple of glassy mornings early on, like Monday, July 13th, but with only 1ft of swell and a short period, it’s barely a ripple. Not worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 75°F, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year, but that doesn't help the lack of waves.

So, in short: wait it out. If you’re a hardcore expert, circle July 23rd on your calendar for a possible session at Mundaka, but keep expectations in check given it’s so far out. For everyone else, it’s a long, flat spell.

- Rusty

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