Mundaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the Mundaka region over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you: the next week and a half is looking pretty flat and uninspiring. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak swell and messy conditions. The first real glimmer of anything surfable doesn’t show up until the morning of Tuesday, 11th August, and even then it’s a marginal call.

The water at Mundaka is sitting at 75°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

Let’s break it down. From Wednesday, 5th August right through to Monday, 10th August, it’s a write-off. Swell heights are mostly below 3ft, with periods under 10 seconds, and the combined wave energy is barely cracking triple digits. Winds are mostly cross-onshore, keeping things choppy. There are a couple of glassy windows on Friday morning, 7th August, and Monday morning, 10th August, but with only 2ft of weak swell, there’s just not enough push to make it worthwhile.

The first hint of anything is on Tuesday morning, 11th August. We’ve got a 3ft NW swell with a 10-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 137 – still moderate, but it’s something. The wind is glassy from the ENE, which will clean it right up. The catch? The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” so don’t expect any magic. It’s a look, not a standout.

After that, we’re back into the doldrums until the morning of Saturday, 15th August. That’s when a bigger pulse of NW swell shows up – 3ft at 11 seconds, but more importantly, the combined energy jumps to 279. That’s a noticeable step up in power. The wind is onshore from the N at 10 km/h, which is a bit of a bummer, and the comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” So it’s a maybe, not a goer.

The only real standout in this whole 16-day window is the morning of Tuesday, 11th August. It’s not big, but glassy conditions on a tiny bit of NW swell, with a period that’s just long enough to peel, is the best we’ve got. For a world-class wave like Mundaka, it’s a quiet period. Crowds are often an issue here, but with this little surf, you might actually find some space.

The forecast is pretty reliable for the near-term, and the long-range pulse on 15th August is promising but less certain. For now, keep your expectations low and your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty, signing off.

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