Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with 770 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with NW 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Arrigunaga in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break down how things are looking at Playa de Arrigunaga over the next couple of weeks. It’s a slow start, that’s for sure. The first decent surf doesn’t really show up until about a week from now. The water is sitting at 24°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
Friday (21st August) and Saturday (22nd) are nothing special. The swell on Friday is 6 ft out of the NW with a short 10-second period, but the wind is cross-on and choppy – not worth getting wet. Saturday morning does clean up with a light easterly cross-off breeze, but the swell drops to just 4 ft. It’s surfable, but not exactly firing.
From Sunday through to Thursday morning (23rd to 28th August), it’s mostly tiny or messy. Swell heights bounce between 0.3 ft and 4 ft, with combined energy readings mostly under 200. A few mornings look clean, but the waves are just too small to bother.
Now here’s where it gets interesting. Friday the 28th morning shows some life – a 6 ft NW swell, period 9 seconds, combined energy climbing to 503 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light and cross, so there’ll be a few ripples but it’s doable. Still pretty marginal.
The real winner is Saturday the 29th of August. That morning is the standout. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the NW, period 10 seconds, combined energy hitting 680 (moderate energy). The wind is light southerly cross-off, which should keep things clean. This spot is a sandbar, fairly exposed to the NW swell, and it’s fairly consistent. Expect decent waves – this is the best bet of the whole outlook. It can get crowded here often, so paddle out early.
Sunday the 30th morning has a leftover 4 ft NW swell with a glassy east wind – super clean, but the energy is down to 241. It’s small but would be fun on a longboard.
After that, through to the start of September, the swell fades. The last few days of August and first of September have occasional glassy mornings with 3 ft to 4 ft waves, but no real power. By the 5th of September, it’s flat – 1 ft to 1 ft and not worth a mention.
So to wrap it up: Saturday morning the 29th is your best call – get down to Playa de Arrigunaga early for clean, chest-high waves and light offshore winds. It’s a pretty consistent spot so it usually delivers when conditions line up like this.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 5 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
580 | 580 | 432 | 206 | 129 | 75 | 46 | 51 | 36 | 34 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 40 | 22 | 41 | 29 | 145 | 178 | 727 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:52AM2.88m | 00:49AM2.75m | 1:23PM2.88m | 2:15AM2.82m | 2:36PM3.03m | 3:15AM3.00m | 3:29PM3.25m | 3:59AM3.21m | 4:10PM3.49m | 4:34AM3.42m | 4:45PM3.71m | 5:05AM3.61m | 5:16PM3.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:07PM1.63m | 6:44AM1.75m | 7:46PM1.60m | 8:15AM1.66m | 8:59PM1.42m | 9:15AM1.45m | 9:47PM1.18m | 9:58AM1.21m | 10:25PM0.95m | 10:34AM0.97m | 10:58PM0.74m | 11:07AM0.75m | 11:30PM0.58m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 33 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NW 10 | NNE 5 | NW 4 | NNW 12 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
580 | 580 | 432 | 206 | 129 | 75 | 46 | 26 | 36 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 40 | 22 | 41 | 29 | 145 | 178 | 727 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NNE 5 | W 12 | NW 7 | NW 10 | — | NNW 7 | N 5 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 30 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 10 | NW 10 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 13 | — | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | — | NW 9 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | — | 9 | 12 | — | 20 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | N 6 | NW 3 | SSW 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | SW 3 | NNE 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 51 | — | — | 24 | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 11 | — | 2 | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 118 | 5 | 76 | 110 | 166 | 442 | 233 | 4 | 62 | 84 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
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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.











