
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNE swell with 168 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Arrigunaga this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Arrigunaga in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s break down Playa de Arrigunaga for the next two weeks. First thing – there’s a dead zone right off the bat. From now through July 19, it’s near flat and messy. Nothing worth a paddle. Water’s sitting at 73°F, which is a whopping 5°F warmer than usual – feels like a hot tub, but there’s no surf to enjoy it in.
The first glimmer is Monday July 20 morning – a little 4ft NNE swell, period 6 seconds, glassy wind, but combined energy is only 128 (weak). Conditions are “surfable but very ordinary” – think knee‑high slop. Barely counts. That afternoon gets bumpy.
Then another stretch of poor days. Around July 25–26 a bigger NW pulse shows up – 4ft to 4ft, period 13–14 seconds, energy jumping to 277–440 (moderate) – but the wind is onshore and messy. Not clean. Skip it.
Now the real deal: Tuesday July 28 morning. That’s the standout. We’ve got a clean 5ft NW swell, period 11 seconds – solid groundswell. Combined energy is 824 (strong). Wind is dead calm, glassy. The swell direction matches the optimum NW – perfect alignment. This sandbar break will be firing. At 5ft it’s a bit much for beginners, but intermediates and up will love it. Crowds are common here, so expect a line‑up, but that morning will be magic. The afternoon gets a cross‑onshore breeze that’ll mess it up.
Wednesday July 29 morning is also good – 5ft NW, period 10 seconds, light ENE cross‑off wind, clean, energy 377 (moderate). A nice backup if Tuesday doesn’t work.
Big gap of flatness before that, so patience pays off. July 28 morning is the one to chase.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
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9 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 63 | 132 | 139 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:24PM4.17m | 5:56AM3.95m | 6:13PM4.28m | 6:44AM3.97m | 7:00PM4.29m | 7:30AM3.92m | 7:47PM4.20m | 8:16AM3.79m | 8:33PM4.02m | 9:01AM3.62m | 9:20PM3.78m | 9:49AM3.42m | 10:11PM3.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:12AM0.55m | 11:45PM0.26m | 12:00PM0.44m | 00:32AM0.19m | 12:46PM0.41m | 1:18AM0.22m | 1:31PM0.46m | 2:03AM0.35m | 2:15PM0.59m | 2:48AM0.56m | 3:00PM0.78m | 3:33AM0.81m | 3:48PM1.01m | 4:21AM1.07m | |||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | NE 4 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNE 7 |
9 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 25 | 21 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 27 | 14 | 139 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | N 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | — | WNW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 10 | W 13 | NW 12 |
9 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 3 | — | 8 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NW 11 | NW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 12 |
2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | NNW 5 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — |
— | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 11 | — | 15 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 63 | 132 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 235 | 469 | 379 | 379 | 498 | 361 | 168 | 771 | 711 | 553 | 509 | 512 | 315 | 379 | 235 | 693 | 498 | 201 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
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Information about the Playa de Arrigunaga Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa de Arrigunaga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa de Arrigunaga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa de Arrigunaga) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Playa de Arrigunaga is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Getxo. If you plan a holiday in Pais Vasco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Getxo. Getxo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










