Mutriku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what's coming for Mutriku.

Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, it’s a pretty flat and frustrating picture. We've got a solid run of days with tiny, weak waves and mostly clean conditions, but the energy just isn’t there to do much with. The combined swell energy is stuck in the double digits (71) for most of the first week, which is about as weak as it gets. You're looking at knee-high slop at best, maybe waist-high on a rare pulse.

That changes a bit right at the end of the window. Starting on the morning of Friday the 21st of August, the swell kicks up. We get a jump in energy (264) from the NW, and with the wind going glassy from the WNW in the morning, that’s your one real chance to get something rideable. The water temperature is sitting at 75°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're waiting.

Before that, it's a long, dry spell. From now all the way up to Thursday the 20th of August, it's basically a waiting game. There's some improvement on the afternoon of the 20th with a bigger swell (4 feet) and better energy (297), but the cross-onshore wind kills it. That Friday the 21st morning is your standout, but it's still just a 1-star day despite being the best on offer.

Even then, the waves won't be big, but they'll be head-high and clean. The period hangs around 10 seconds, so it’s a mix of ground and wind swell, nothing too powerful. Remember, the guidance says Mutriku is inconsistent and sheltered, and to be honest, it tends not to stay poor for long. Forecasts can change, but right now, we're in a real dry patch.

The only window with any real energy comes on the morning of the 21st of August. That's your go. After that it drops back off into nothingness again.

Rusty.

Read more