Mutriku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, let’s get real. I’ve looked at what’s on the books for Mutriku, and honestly, this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for decent surf. You’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with a couple of days in the middle that might make you think twice, but they’re not enough to get excited about.

First thing to note, the water temperature is sitting at 77°, which is a solid 7° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so if you do get in, you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

The whole forecast period is a bit of a dud. There’s a gap of about six days from the start where there’s just nothing worthwhile. The first real glimmer of something comes on Thursday, July 23rd, with a tiny 3 ft swell from the north, but the period is a short 6 seconds. The wind is glassy in the morning, which is a major positive, but the waves are just too small and weak. The combined energy is a measly 44 (weak energy), so it’s more of a splash than a surf.

The next potential highlight is around Saturday, July 25th, but it’s not for beginners. The swell jumps to 6 ft on Saturday morning from the WNW, with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy hits 222 (moderate energy). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. But by the afternoon, it’s blowing 19 mph from the WNW, making it a lumpy, cross-shore mess. The swell hits 8 ft, which is only for experts, and the energy is a strong 668. This is a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle-surfing one.

After that, we get a bit of a pulse on Sunday, July 26th, with a 5 ft to 6 ft swell from the NW and WNW, but the wind is messy and the wave quality is poor. The energy is moderate (172 to 254), but it’s not well-shaped.

The real standout, if you can call it that, is on Monday, July 27th. The swell is 6 ft from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 538. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the best you’re going to get. The problem is that Mutriku is a sheltered reef break that needs the swell from the NW, and while the direction matches, the period is just okay. The break is inconsistent, so you might be waiting a while for a set. It’s also a beginner-friendly spot, but at 6 ft, it might be a bit much for total beginners. The crowds are sometimes a factor, so you might have some company.

Tuesday, July 28th, is another one to look at, with a 5 ft swell from the NW and a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is 373 (moderate energy), and the wind is glassy in the morning. That’s a rare, clean window, but the waves are still just ordinary. It’s surfable, but nothing special.

After that, the swell drops off and the rest of the forecast is a mix of tiny, weak waves and poor winds. The last week is a desert of small, unsurfable conditions, with waves under 3 ft and short periods. By the time we get to August 5th, it’s all over.

So, the long and short of it is: the best bet in this 16-day stretch is Monday, July 27th, with a 6 ft NW swell, but keep your expectations in check. It’s inconsistent, and the conditions are only just about surfable. If you’re determined, go for it, but don’t expect a classic day. There’s a long gap of poor surf before and after, so this is a one-off, and a fairly average one at that.

Rusty.

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