Mutriku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for our little corner of the coast.

Right off the bat, you’re gonna see a whole lot of nothin’. The first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are flat and messy, with weak, short-period windswell and poor conditions. You’re better off waxing your board and waiting. Saturday the 12th is the same story – tiny waves, no energy. A real frustrating start to the outlook.

But hang tight, because things start to wake up on Sunday the 13th. We’ve got a pulse of long-period groundswell coming in from the NW. Sunday morning at Mutriku (reef) is looking like the first real chance. The swell is a clean 4ft from the NW with a period of 13 seconds, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. The combined energy is a solid 540 (moderate). It’s a bit inconsistent here, which is normal for this spot, so be patient. The water is sitting at 74°, feeling much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the 4/3 at home.

Monday the 14th morning is more of the same goodness. Another 4ft NW groundswell, 11-second period, and again, glassy conditions with zero wind. The energy is still moderate at 401. This is clean, fun-sized surf. Not a standout, but a reliable morning session.

Then we hit a bit of a lull mid-week. Tuesday through Thursday sees the swell drop back down, with some choppy afternoons and cross-shore winds. Nothing to write home about.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Keep your eye on the 20th of September. Sunday morning at Mutriku, the swell jumps to 8ft from the NW, but the period is a short 8 seconds. The energy is strong at 741. It’s glassy, but that short period means it’ll be a bit fat and lumpy. Not a classic.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Monday the 21st of September. Monday morning, Mutriku is going off. We’re looking at a solid 12ft NW swell with a very long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 3816 (very strong). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WNW, keeping the faces clean. This is excellent surf, but it’s for experienced surfers only – over 8ft is expert territory. This is a reef break, so those long-period lines will wrap in beautifully. Expect some serious power.

Tuesday the 22nd morning is still pumping, with a 8ft swell and good period, glassy conditions. Energy is still very strong at 1398. A great follow-up session.

The swell starts to taper off through the rest of the week, but Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th still offer some solid, clean waves, with Thursday the 24th morning showing a weirdly long 18-second period from the NW with only 3ft of swell – that’ll be super clean and glassy but very inconsistent.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The second week is where the magic is. Monday the 21st is the undeniable standout. Get your schedule clear.

Rusty.

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