
Surf Forecasts:
Mundaka surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, WNW swell with 510 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mundaka this week:
The surf forecast for Mundaka over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mundaka in the next 16 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mundaka over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Mundaka over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I'm looking at this forecast and it's a bit of a heartbreaker. For a wave that's one of the best on the planet, we're looking at a real dry spell. The whole 16-day window is basically a write-off for any kind of decent session. There's a big gap of surf with no real recommendations right from the start, and it just doesn't get going.
We start on Thursday, the 23rd of July, and it's already a struggle. A tiny 3ft swell from the north with a short, weak period of 6 seconds and a cross-onshore wind. The water is a warm 76°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – over 5°F warmer, actually. But that warmth won't save you from the poor, choppy conditions. The combined energy is a measly 55 (weak), and it just gets worse from there.
Friday, the 24th, is more of the same, with a 2ft to 4ft swell and a moderate cross-onshore breeze making a mess of things. The energy barely cracks 65. Saturday the 25th sees a bit more size, with the swell picking up to 6ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon from the WNW, and the energy jumps to 240 and then 510 (moderate to strong). But here's the kicker – the wind is howling at 22 to 25 mph from the same direction, creating a lumpy, messy, cross-onshore nightmare. That's more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.
Sunday the 26th is still windy and choppy, with a 6ft to 5ft swell. The only flicker of hope comes on Monday the 27th. The swell drops to 5ft but the period stretches out to a nice 10 seconds, coming from the NW. The wind goes light and the energy is a solid 480. It's still rated as marginal, but with better conditions, it's the best we've seen. Monday afternoon actually shows a light offshore wind from the north, but it's still a no-go. Tuesday the 28th is similar, with a 4ft NW swell at 10 seconds and light cross-shore winds, but again, it's only a 1/10.
From Wednesday the 29th onward, it's all downhill. The swell drops back to tiny 3ft or less, the period shortens, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore. There's a brief moment of glassy conditions on the morning of Wednesday the 29th and again on Saturday the 1st of August, but with a 3ft or 2ft NW swell, you're just looking at tiny, weak waves. The combined energy stays below 120 for almost the entire second week. The week of the 4th to the 7th of August is just sad, with swells under 2ft and periods as low as 4 seconds.
So, the bottom line is there's no standout, no hidden gem, no best session in this run. For a place that can be so incredible, this is a long, quiet stretch. The forecasts can always change, but for now, save your energy.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
52 | 39 | 27 | 19 | 59 | 123 | 237 | 510 | 503 | 362 | 221 | 159 | 480 | 439 | 392 | 275 | 204 | 194 | 114 | 93 | 43 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:34PM2.70m | 1:11AM2.63m | 1:47PM2.71m | 2:24AM2.66m | 2:51PM2.82m | 3:23AM2.77m | 3:42PM2.98m | 4:09AM2.93m | 4:25PM3.17m | 4:48AM3.08m | 5:02PM3.35m | 5:23AM3.21m | 5:36PM3.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:44PM1.22m | 7:14AM1.25m | 7:55PM1.21m | 8:20AM1.21m | 8:57PM1.09m | 9:16AM1.08m | 9:48PM0.93m | 10:02AM0.91m | 10:31PM0.75m | 10:42AM0.73m | 11:09PM0.58m | 11:18AM0.58m | 11:45PM0.44m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 12 | — | — | N 13 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
52 | 39 | 27 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 50 | 480 | 439 | 392 | 275 | 204 | 194 | 114 | 93 | 43 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 10 |
3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 |
— | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | — | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | W 3 | — | WNW 3 |
1 | — | — | — | 59 | 123 | 237 | 510 | 503 | 362 | 221 | 159 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 109 | 56 | 449 | 235 | 28 | 77 | 542 | 60 | 60 | 542 | 43 | 60 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 108 | 4 |
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Information about the Mundaka Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mundaka provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mundaka can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mundaka surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Mundaka) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mundaka may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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