Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
23.9° C
2.4° 

Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 672 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 21st Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s look at the surf for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, the start of this run is pretty grim. There’s nothing on offer for the first few days, and it’s not until Thursday the 20th that we even get a pulse of swell, and even then it’s not looking like one to get excited about. We’re looking at a real dry spell to kick things off.

The swell starts to build on Thursday the 20th, with a 4ft NW swell arriving at 11 seconds. The energy is moderate at 347, but the wind is on it and the surf is messy. The conditions aren’t doing us any favours, and it’s a similar story through Friday the 21st with a 5ft NW swell, energy up to 549, but still poor surf. The wind is on it, and it’s just ugly. The weekend doesn’t offer much either; Saturday and Sunday see the swell back down to 4ft or less, with weak energy readings. Sunday morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, but there’s just no size or power, with the swell at 3ft and a short 7-second period. We’re just waiting for things to line up.

Then we get a little glimmer on Monday the 24th. The wind drops to glassy early with a 3ft NNW swell, but at 7 seconds, the period is short and the energy is weak. It’s surfable, but nothing special. That brief clean moment is gone by the afternoon when the wind picks up. The next few days remain poor, with onshore winds and cross-chop ruining any real chance of a decent session.

Now, the standout is coming. On Thursday the 27th, we’ve got a powerful 10ft NW swell rolling in, with a strong energy reading of 1819. The wind is considered favorable, but the call here is clear: this is going to be far too big for this break. This is one for the experts only, and even then, it’s going to be a wild one. It stays maxed out through Friday the 28th, with a 10ft NW swell on the morning of the 27th, and the same size persisting into the afternoon. The potential is huge, but so is the danger. If you’re not a pro, give it a wide berth.

After that big pulse, things settle down. Friday the 28th morning looks interesting with a 6ft NW swell and a glassy wind. It’s the first time we see anything approaching good conditions. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best of the run so far. However, the afternoon turns marginal with a cross-shore breeze. The following weekend, the 29th and 30th, is a write-off with onshore winds and messy, choppy surf. The swell is there, but the wind is ruining it.

Looking further out, there’s another major pulse of energy arriving on Monday the 31st. We’re talking a 8ft to 13ft NW swell, with a period of 12-13 seconds and energy readings soaring into the thousands – 2008 and 4523. This is another big one, and again, it’s flagged as too big for this break. This is a serious amount of water moving, and it’s going to be a full-on day for experts only, if anyone.

The start of September brings a drop in size. Tuesday the 1st is still huge, with 10ft swells, and then we finally get a decent opportunity on Wednesday the 2nd. The morning shows a 6ft NNW swell with a cross-offshore wind, and the call is for good surf conditions. The afternoon is similar, with a 5ft NW swell and clean conditions. This is the one to circle on the calendar. After that, Thursday the 3rd is smaller and only marginal, with a 4ft NW swell and glassy morning conditions before the wind picks up.

So, the pick of the bunch is Wednesday the 2nd of September. That’s the day with the right combination of size, period, and clean wind. The forecast at this range is promising, but we're still over a week out, so things can change. Keep an eye on it. Before that, the big days on the 27th, 31st, and 1st are for the brave and the expert-only crowd. For everyone else, the water temp is a notable 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year, which is quite the anomaly. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:42AM3.25m
10:09PM3.13m
10:35AM3.03m
11:16PM2.87m
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
Low Tide
3:51PM1.22m
4:15AM1.40m
4:47PM1.47m
5:16AM1.64m
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
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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.

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