Mundaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks for Mundaka. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but there’s a real monster brewing for the experts if you’ve got the patience.

We’re looking at a pretty quiet start. The first few days are a write-off, with tiny swells and poor conditions. The water is sitting at a very warm 75°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so the wetsuit might be a bit thinner than normal.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th offer nothing. There’s a tiny 1ft to 0.3ft swell, but it’s basically flat. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th see a slight bump to 2ft and 3ft, with light winds and clean conditions, but the wave energy is weak (80 to 119). You might get a few crumbly closeouts, but it’s not worth the paddle.

Friday the 28th morning is our first real window. The swell jumps to 5ft from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the WSW, making it clean. The combined energy is a solid 291. It’s not massive, but it’s a good sign that things are waking up. However, the afternoon gets ruined by a cross-onshore wind.

Saturday the 29th morning is the standout of the first week. We’ve got a glassy, clean 5ft NW swell with a period of 9 seconds and a serious 384 combined energy. That’s a proper wave running down the point. The wind is calm, so it’ll be perfect. Expect a lineup, as Mundaka is a consistent spot and crowds are often. This is the one to aim for.

After that, it drops off again through the end of August and into the first few days of September. The 31st of August afternoon has a big 6ft swell with a 10-second period and 614 energy, but the wind is onshore, making it a mess. There are a few mornings with glassy conditions and small 2ft to 2ft waves, but the energy is too low (64 to 81) to get excited about.

Now, hold onto your boards for the second week. The real deal arrives on Monday the 7th of September. This is a long-range standout, so don’t book the time off just yet, but it looks incredible. Monday morning brings a 7ft NW groundswell with a glassy surface and a period of 20 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 3690. That’s a deep, powerful, very long-period swell. At Mundaka, this is a dream scenario for experts. It’s a river mouth, so that long period will wrap in perfectly. The afternoon gets even better for the brave, with a 10ft NW swell, a 17-second period, and a monstrous 4998 combined energy. The wind is light offshore from the WSW. This is not for beginners. At over 8ft, it’s expert-only territory.

Tuesday the 8th will still have plenty of size, 6ft from the NW, but the wind is cross-shore and the conditions are a bit messy. Still, the energy is huge at 1069.

So, the bottom line: the first week is a slow grind, with Saturday the 29th morning being the best of a pretty average bunch. The second week, specifically the 7th of September, is the one to watch. If that forecast holds, it’s going to be a classic session.

Rusty.

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