Mutriku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got cooking for the local stretch.

Overall, it's a pretty quiet spell ahead. We're looking at a long, dry run with hardly any surf to speak of for the better part of the next week and a half. The only real possibility on the radar is a late-blooming window that might just save us.

Right now, and for the next several days, things are flat. The swell is tiny and weak, with energy levels barely registering (18), and the water is an unusual 77°F – that's a whopping 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year, which is very unusual. It’s a real bummer for a stretch that usually has a bit more life. The only break we’ve got to work with is Mutriku, a sheltered reef setup that needs a clean NW swell to light up.

The first few days, from Sunday the 19th through to the end of July, are a write-off. You’ll see small, short-period bumps (1.0ft to 4ft) but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, making it a messy, choppy affair. Even the glassy mornings don't have enough energy to push a decent wave. It’s just not worth paddling out for.

The good news is, we start to see a glimmer of hope in the first few days of August. On Thursday morning, the 30th of July, we get a pulse of energy. The wave comment says "expect good surf conditions." The swell is still modest at 4ft from the NNW, but with a period of 11 seconds and glassy conditions, this will be the standout of the entire forecast. The combined energy is a solid 403 (moderate to strong), suggesting there’s some real push behind it. Because it's a reef break, that longer-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. This is your window. The morning of the 30th is the best bet we have.

After that, it fades back into mediocrity. The 31st of July and the 1st of August have some surfable but “very ordinary” conditions, with small waist-high waves and onshore winds creeping in during the afternoons. By the 2nd and 3rd of August, the energy drops right off again, and we're back to tiny, weak waves.

So, the call is this: if you're keen, pencil in the morning of Thursday, the 30th of July. It’s the one chance for a proper, clean session. The rest of the 16 days is a flat spell with a few small, messy options that are more for a longboard cruise than a proper surf. It’s a tough run, but that one morning could be a real treat.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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