Mundaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a good hard look at what's on the table for Mundaka over the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough start. For the next week and a half, we're looking at a whole lot of flat, small, and messy. The swell is barely a ripple, with combined wave energy struggling to get into double digits most days, and nothing over 3ft. The water is sitting at a super warm 74°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that's about the only thing to get excited about early on.

This is a long, quiet stretch. From now through until the 10th of August, there is nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and even when the wind goes glassy in the mornings – like we'll see on the 1st and 2nd of August – there just isn't enough ocean energy to push through. It's pretty much a total write-off for any kind of proper wave riding.

Now, sit tight, because things look like they might wake up in the second week. On the morning of Tuesday, the 11th of August, we finally see some proper size pop up. An 8ft swell from the NW hits the forecast, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps way up to 840. That's a big number and tells you there's finally some real power in the water. But there's a catch – the wind is going to be a messy cross-shore (WNW at 9 mph), and it's consistent enough to put some chop on the face. The afternoon looks even worse with onshore wind kicking up. This one is borderline, and given the size, it's definitely only for the experts out there. This isn't a clean, classic Mundaka day.

Right behind it, Wednesday the 12th of August drops back a touch to 5ft from the NW, with combined energy at 343 – still moderate. The morning again has that tricky cross-shore wind (WNW 9 mph), so conditions are going to be a bit of a wrestle. Still, there's a little more grunt in that swell than we've seen in over a week. It's worth a look for someone who knows the river mouth well, but don't expect perfection. The onshore kicks in hard by the afternoon with some rain, so your window is a very narrow early session.

Honestly, for the entire 16-day outlook, there isn't a single standout day where everything lines up – good size, clean wind, and a solid period. The 11th and 12th of August are the only ones offering any significant swell, but the wind is going to spoil the party. If you're desperate, you'd keep an eye on the morning of the 11th or 12th for an early, messy paddle, but I wouldn't be setting the alarm clock just yet.

Stay patient, and keep watching the charts. It tends not to stay this flat forever.

Rusty.

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