Mutriku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a seat and listen up. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Mutriku. And mate, I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a tough one. This is a 16-day forecast, and it’s one of those rare runs where the ocean just isn’t playing ball. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to get excited about. The first good opportunity doesn't show up until the end of July, and even then, it’s only just surfable.

Let’s break it down. From Wednesday the 22nd through to the end of the first week, it’s grim. The combined swell energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (65) on the Wednesday morning, and it stays like that for days. The wind is a mess, mostly cross or onshore, and the swell is tiny and short period. Honestly, for the first five days, the setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, with that fresh cross-shore wind on the 25th kicking up a lumpy 8 ft – that’s only for the experts, and even then, it’s ugly.

We finally get a little window on Monday the 27th. The morning brings a glassy calm with a 4 ft NW swell that has a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 265 – that’s moderate energy. The water is much warmer than normal at 77 °F, which is over three degrees warmer than average for this time of year. It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary. Not a standout, but a chance to get wet if you’re desperate.

The next real chance comes on Wednesday the 29th. Again, a glassy morning with a 4 ft NW swell, period 10 seconds, and energy at 220. It’s the same story: clean, small, and very ordinary. Thursday the 30th also has a glassy morning with a similar 4 ft NW swell, but it’s still just “surfable.”

Then from the 31st onward, it trickles away. The swell drops off, the energy fades, and by the 6th of August we’re down to 0.7 ft with 22 energy.

So, if I had to call a winner across this whole bleak period, it’s the early morning of Monday the 27th of July. It’s the first time the stars align even a little. Mutriku is a sheltered reef break, so it cleans up nicely with that glassy wind. The swell is small at 4 ft, coming from the NW, which is the optimum direction for this spot. But it’s inconsistent, and it’s only a 1 out of 10 on the quality scale. Don’t expect a barrel, just a few weak, clean lines.

The Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are similar, but with each passing day, the energy is a bit lower. It’s a long, patient wait, and right now, there’s nothing pumping. That’s just how it goes sometimes.

Stay patient, and check back in a few days. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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