Mutriku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, checking in with the local outlook for Mutriku.

Let's get straight to it. We've got some fun surf coming up, but it's a bit of a mixed bag. The standout is going to be Mutriku itself, a sheltered reef break that really needs a clean window to shine. The water is sitting at 75°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – you’re not going to need a thick suit, that’s for sure. The swell energy is looking moderate, with the combined energy hitting 450, and it's coming from the WNW.

The best bet is Saturday morning, August 29th. The swell is a clean 6ft from the WNW at 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the SSW. This is the one to circle. The waves should be holding shape, and with that light wind, it'll be smooth. It's an inconsistent spot, so you might have to wait for the sets, but when they come, it'll be worth it. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so the crowd might pop up, but it's worth the paddle.

Sunday morning, August 30th, is another glassy one with the wind dropping to nothing, and the swell is a little smaller at 5ft from the NW. The energy is still decent at 334, but the waves are just "surfable" – not the same punch as Saturday. Monday morning, August 31st, looks promising again with 5ft from the NW and glassy conditions. The energy bumps back up to 466, so this is another solid session.

After that, the surf tapers off. By Tuesday morning, September 1st, we’re down to 4ft, and then it really drops. From Wednesday, September 2nd, right through to the end of the first week, we’re looking at small, weak surf with poor conditions. The swell energy drops to 86 or less, and the wind is all over the place. Not worth a session.

Looking into the second week, there’s a glimmer. Saturday afternoon, September 5th, shows a pulse of longer period swell hitting 5ft from the NW, but with a 13-second period and onshore wind, it’s not going to be clean. The energy is high at 705, but the quality won't be there. Sunday morning, September 6th, is glassy but with only 4ft of swell. It’s a tease.

The rest of the week is more of the same – small, weak, and messy. The whole period from September 8th onwards is a write-off, with tiny waves and poor conditions. The swell direction swings to the NNE and N, and the period drops, leaving us with barely any energy. Not much to get excited about there.

So, to wrap it up: Saturday morning, August 29th is the clear winner. Monday morning, August 31st, is your second best bet. Everything else is either a gamble or a skip.

Rusty.

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