Mundaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with ya – the next week and a half is a real struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple out there, and it’s not until the very end of the run that things finally get interesting. So, buckle up.

Right now, through to the 23rd of July, we’ve got next to nothing. The swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the energy is weak – typical readings are under 100 (like 51 on the 12th). The wind is all over the place, often cross or onshore, and the water temperature is a standout: it’s sitting at 75°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, and it’ll feel like a warm bath. But honestly, there’s no surf to enjoy it in. This is a brutal gap of about 10 days with no real recommendations.

Then, late on the 23rd of July, things start to wake up. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the WNW, with a combined energy of 875 (that’s strong, very strong wave energy). But the wind is light cross-onshore, and the conditions are only marginal – not worth paddling out for unless you’re a glutton for punishment. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s a short-period swell, a bit messy.

The standout, and the only real window worth getting excited about, is the morning of the 24th of July. We’ve got a solid 6 ft swell from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds (that’s a decent groundswell), and the combined energy is 552 (strong). The wind is cross-offshore from the WSW at 9 mph, which will keep Mundaka (river) clean. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions” – and for this stretch, that’s a rare gem. The swell direction matches the optimum from the NW, and while it’s not massive (under 8 ft), it’s still a bit too punchy for total beginners. The late afternoon on the 24th gets messy with strong cross-onshore winds, so don’t sleep in. This is the one to aim for.

After that, it fades back into small, ordinary waves through the 27th, with a brief glassy morning on the 27th offering 3 ft from the NW, but the energy is only 139 (moderate), and the conditions are just “surfable.” Not a standout.

So, to sum it up: the first 10 days are a write-off. The only real hope is the morning of the 24th of July at Mundaka. If you’re keen, that’s your shot. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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