Mutriku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your wettie, let’s see what’s cookin’.

Honestly, mate, the next two weeks are looking pretty grim for a paddle. There’s a whole lot of flat, small, and choppy conditions forecast for Mutriku. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing special, with the first proper opportunity not showing up until Thursday, July 23rd. That’s a solid two weeks of waiting.

For the first week and a half, we’ve got tiny waves, mostly under 3 ft, with weak energy (in the 20 to 90 range). The swell direction is all over the place from the NW and WNW, but the period is short, so there’s no push. The wind is mostly light or glassy, which would be great if there was any wave to ride, but at this size, it’s a non-event. The water temperature is sitting at a much warmer than normal 75°F, which is more than 7°F above average for this time of year, so the sea will feel like a bath if you do go for a float.

Now, if you’re desperate and an expert, keep your eye on Thursday, July 23rd. The morning is showing a jump in size to a solid 8 ft from the WNW, and it has a combined energy reading of 644, which is moderate. The afternoon looks similar at 7 ft with 682. The problem is the wind is cross-on, so it’ll be a bit choppy and not perfectly clean. It’s still considered a marginal forecast, and at that size over 8 ft, it’s really only for the experienced crew. Mutriku is a sheltered reef that loves a NW groundswell, and this is close to that, so the potential is there for a few heavy ones, but don’t expect a session for the faint-hearted.

The rest of the second week is a write-off. Tiny swell, poor quality, and not worth suiting up for.

So, to sum it up: you’ve got a huge dry spell until the 23rd. If you're a beginner, stay home. If you’re a seasoned local, the 23rd might give you a few freight train waves, but be ready for the crowds, because it’s the only show in town.

Rusty.

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