Mutriku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Mutriku over the next couple of weeks.

The coming days have a bit of a mixed bag. There’s a window of decent surf this weekend that’s worth paddling out for, but after that it gets quiet and we’re looking at a long stretch of small, ordinary conditions. The water temperature is right about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The standout is Saturday the 29th of August. The morning is looking prime at Mutriku – a glassy 6ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. Combined wave energy is moderate at 450. The wind is a light SSW, glassy, so the surface will be clean as a whistle. This is the best of the lot, perfect for getting into the rhythm of the reef. Be aware the break can be inconsistent and crowds are sometimes an issue, so pick your spot.

Sunday the 30th of August morning is also a strong option. A slightly smaller 5ft swell out of the NW with a 10-second period, and flat calm glassy conditions. Combined energy is a touch stronger at 469. This one is clean and inviting, but by the afternoon the wind swings onshore and it gets messy.

Monday the 31st of August morning is marginal – 5ft NW swell at 10 seconds, but a light cross-onshore wind keeps it from being perfect. Combined energy is 486. Not a write-off, but nothing special.

From Tuesday the 1st of September through to the end of the first week, the surf really drops off. Tuesday morning sees 4ft and glassy conditions, but the energy is weak at 296. After that it just fades into tiny, weak surf with occasional onshore wind, and nothing worth chasing until the next weekend.

A bit of a glimmer shows up on Sunday the 6th of September morning. Mutriku gets a 5ft NW swell with a longer 12-second period, glassy wind from the ESE, and combined energy of 539 – it’s moderate but feels promising. The longer period means better-shaped waves, but remember at a reef break it can line up really well. This is the closest thing to a second standout, but since it’s over a week out, treat it as promising rather than locked in.

After that, the second week is mostly small, weak, or onshore. Wednesday the 9th of September morning has a bigger 7ft NW swell, but it’s cross-onshore and marginal, with energy at 990. That one’s borderline too big for beginners and the wind isn’t doing any favours – it could be a bit of a battle. After that, the swell drops back to below 3ft and the winds stay messy or offshore-light. Not much to get excited about.

Overall, the real call is Saturday and Sunday mornings this weekend. Get out there and enjoy the glass.

- Rusty

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