Mundaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then. Rusty here, with the look ahead for Mundaka. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a couple of windows that are gonna have you checking your calendar. Let’s get into it.

First up, the early part of this week is a write-off. We’ve got tiny, weak swell with poor conditions through Monday and Tuesday. The energy is non-existent, barely registering on the scale (combined energy of all swells directed here is just 14). It’s not worth paddling out for.

Wednesday the 27th morning sees a slight lift. A clean 4ft swell from the NW with a cross-off SW wind at 15 mph. The energy is still weak (187), but the surface is clean. Still, it’s not exactly setting the world on fire. Thursday afternoon the 28th picks up a bit more, with a 4ft NW swell and clean cross-off winds, but the energy is only moderate (267). It’s surfable, but you’re not missing much.

Friday the 29th morning is where it gets a little interesting. A clean 5ft NW swell, with light WSW cross-off winds at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (357). It’s the best of the first week, but only just.

Then we hit the real standout. Monday the 31st of August morning. The forecast shows a clean 5ft NW swell with glassy conditions – that’s a major positive. The wind is virtually nothing, just a slight air from the WNW. The energy is moderate (288) and the waves will be clean. This is the one to aim for in the near term.

After that, the window closes again. Tuesday 1st September is a write-off with onshore winds. Wednesday 2nd September morning is glassy but the swell drops to 3ft (energy 138) – surfable but very ordinary. The rest of the first week of September is a mess of strong cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions.

The second week brings a promising but less certain call. Look at Monday 7th September morning. A clean 5ft NW swell coming in from the NW with a light ESE cross-off breeze at 9 mph. The energy is strong (531). That’s a solid, clean option.

But the real jewel in the crown is Tuesday 8th September morning. This is the one. A glassy 4ft NW swell, with a period of 18 seconds. That’s very long-period groundswell. The energy is exceptional (1801). It’s an excellent forecast for experienced surfers. The long period will mean it handles the river mouth perfectly, with long, clean lines. The key caveat is that this is over a week away, so keep an eye on the charts, but this has the potential to be the session of the month.

The rest of the second week fades out with smaller, choppier conditions.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off until Monday 31st. The second week has a promising clean day on the 7th, and a potential world-class glassy morning on the 8th. The 8th is the standout. Get your schedule ready for that one.

Rusty.

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