
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
Right, grab a coffee, let's have a look at what's coming down the line for Playa de Arrigunaga over these next couple of weeks.
First up, the water is much warmer than normal for this time of year at 74°, a solid 6° above average. That’s a treat.
Honestly, the first week or so is flat. Proper flat. We’re looking at a real dry spell with nothing worth mentioning from Tuesday the 14th right through until late on Monday the 20th. Just tiny, weak dribbles of swell with poor conditions – mostly cross-onshore breezes and small waves that barely show a pulse. The combined energy is low, sitting at a measly 20 or so, which is basically nothing. You’d be wasting your time.
There’s a tiny glimmer of hope on Monday morning the 20th. We get a cleaner window with a cross-offshore breeze from the ENE and a little 3ft swell from the NNE. The energy bumps up a touch to 94 – it’s surfable but very ordinary. Still, a clean morning on a sandbar might give you a few knee-high runners if you’re keen for a paddle. The glassy conditions on Tuesday morning the 21st with 4ft swell from the NNE and 126 moderate energy are similar – clean but still pretty weak.
Wednesday and Thursday the 22nd and 23rd see the swell pick up a bit, up to 3-4ft, but the wind gets messy. Onshore winds mess up the shape, keeping it poor.
Now, hold tight because towards the end of the run things start to look more interesting. You’ve got to wait for the following Sunday the 26th. The swell arrives but with some rain showers and onshore wind, so it’s messy. The energy is already strong at 352, but the conditions aren’t playing ball.
The standout is Monday the 27th. The swell builds to 5ft from the NW with a long period of 11 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy (662 – very strong) and it’s a clean morning with a light cross-shore breeze from the NNE. This is going to be the pick of the fortnight. The direction is almost perfect for Arrigunaga, and the size is in that sweet spot for intermediates. Just be aware, at that size and period, the waves will have some punch and there’ll be longer lulls between sets. The crowds are often around here too, so expect some company.
Tuesday the 28th keeps a similar pulse of NW swell (4ft, 10 seconds, moderate energy around 322) but the wind turns cross-onshore, so it won’t be as clean.
Finally, Wednesday morning the 29th brings another good opportunity. The swell holds at 5ft from the NW with a 9-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is 383 – strong. This is the second-best day, with clean conditions and good waves on offer, though it’s right at the top end for beginners at that height. The afternoon gets ruined by an onshore wind, so make the most of the morning.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a bust. The real action comes in the final few days. Mark your calendar for Monday the 27th – that’s the one to aim for.
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.










