
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, NNW swell with 242 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with NNW 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 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next couple of weeks in your local units.
To be honest, the first ten days or so are a rough stretch. We’re looking at a long run of tiny, weak swells and winds that aren’t doing us any favors. The water temp is sitting at 74°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus if you’re just floating around, but the surf itself is pretty much a bust. The first real glimmer of something rideable isn’t until Tuesday, 11 August. That morning, the wind is glassy off the ENE, and the swell is a tiny 1.0ft from the NNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is only moderate (187), so you’re not getting any power, but you’ll catch a few clean, knee-high lines. The sandbar here is fairly consistent, so it’s worth a dawn patrol if you’re itching.
After that, it’s back to flatness for the rest of the week. Plenty of glassy mornings, but the swell is just too small – we’re talking 1.0ft to 2ft. The next one that’s worth a mention is Sunday, 16 August. The morning looks clean again with a glassy surface (NW wind, 3 mph), and the swell is back up to 4ft from the NW, period 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (136), so it’s got a little bit of push, but it’s a short-period swell, so the shape is not great. It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary.
Now, here’s the one to circle – the morning of Tuesday, 18 August. This is a full week away, so treat it as a promising rumor, but the models are showing a proper pulse. We’re looking at a 5ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s real groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong at 492, and the wind is a light onshore from the NW, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s the biggest and most powerful swell of the forecast. For a beach break, that long period can make it a bit walled-up, but if you’re experienced, there’ll be some punch. The crowd here is often, so expect a few heads out.
The last call is Wednesday, 19 August morning. Another glassy start with the wind swinging to the E, and a 3ft swell from the NW with a 10-second period. Combined energy is moderate (177). It’s rideable, but nothing special. Honestly, the only two days that really get the nod are the 11th and the 18th, with the 18th being the big one for intermediates and above.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | NNW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 27 | 19 | 44 | 13 | 112 | 158 | 157 | 83 | 44 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 28 | 52 | 106 | 98 | 84 | 65 | 180 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:46AM3.54m | 9:06PM3.62m | 9:31AM3.42m | 9:57PM3.43m | 10:29AM3.29m | 11:04PM3.23m | 11:43AM3.20m | 00:30AM3.13m | 1:09PM3.24m | 1:58AM3.20m | 2:28PM3.44m | 3:11AM3.40m | 3:33PM3.72m | 4:10AM3.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:58PM0.87m | 3:26AM0.92m | 3:46PM1.02m | 4:16AM1.10m | 4:45PM1.18m | 5:21AM1.28m | 6:03PM1.28m | 6:42AM1.35m | 7:33PM1.21m | 8:08AM1.26m | 8:53PM0.98m | 9:18AM1.03m | 9:56PM0.69m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NNW 8 |
31 | 27 | 19 | 44 | 13 | 112 | 158 | 157 | 83 | 44 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 28 | 15 | 106 | 98 | 84 | 65 | — | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 5 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | NE 5 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 12 | N 5 | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | — | NNW 11 |
5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 52 | 12 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 7 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NNW 7 | NW 13 | W 9 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | 7 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | WNW 3 | NW 5 | NW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 3 | 35 | 180 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 232 | 493 | 80 | 113 | 84 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 507 | 69 | 5 | 353 | 4 | 24 | 106 | 4 | 24 | 28 | 0 |
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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.











