Mundaka Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what we've got on the cards for our local stretch.

Right off the bat, I've got to be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. We're staring down a long, dry gap with no decent surf to speak of until the second week of August. The energy just isn't there, and the wind is mostly playing against us. It's one of those periods where you're better off tuning the boards or finding something else to do.

The only real glimmer of hope, and I mean the *only* one, is shaping up for the morning of Friday, the 7th of August. There's a pulse of swell coming in from the NW at about 4.6ft, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy will be moderate at 277. What's got me a little excited is the wind is forecast to be light and cross-shore from the West, which should keep the surface clean. This is a shy one for Mundaka, a river mouth that needs the right tide and direction, so it's a real gamble. But for a spot that's been dead for days, this is the standout moment. The swell size is manageable for the experts it's suited for, but don't expect perfection.

After that, the window closes again. The following Saturday morning, the 8th, offers a glassy 3.3ft NW swell, but the energy is weak at 119, and the surf is described as 'very ordinary'. It's a paddle, but not a session you'll remember.

Then, as we push into the second week, there's a more significant run of energy from the 9th of August. Sunday the 9th shows a solid 5.2ft NW groundswell with a 10 second period, pumping out a strong combined energy of 527. The wind is light onshore, which is a bit of a buzzkill, but the size is there. The period (10 seconds) is decent, suggesting some proper shape. This is promising, but it's a long way out, so treat it as a hopeful eye on the horizon. The Monday after that maintains the 5.2ft NW swell, but the wind picks up and goes cross-shore, leaving it a bit messy. The energy is still strong in the 400s, so there's power, but it's not clean.

For the hardcore crew, the water temperature is sitting about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

In short, pray for that Friday the 7th morning window, and keep your fingers crossed for the following weekend. It's a lean spell, but the forecast can always change. Hang tight.

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