Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
20.0°C
2.1° 

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 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, NW swell with 1,904 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 12th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 12th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 15th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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(10 max)
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2
3
2
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1
1
1
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3
1
3
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
11
2
NW
12
1.7
NW
11
1.3
NW
11
1
NW
10
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.5
NW
15
1.4
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.7
NW
13
1.9
NW
14
1.8
NW
13
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.7
NNW
12
1.7
NNW
12
1.2
NNW
12
1.1
NW
11
1
NNW
12
1.6
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
447
1022
708
361
196
263
131
112
567
736
903
1505
1069
812
580
807
847
365
298
304
252
Wind (km/h)
0
S
10
NNE
5
SSE
5
NW
10
N
5
SSE
10
ESE
10
NE
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
NW
10
W
5
W
10
NNW
5
NW
10
N
15
N
15
NNE
25
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:23PM3.99m
6:37AM3.93m
6:55PM3.79m
7:07AM3.77m
7:27PM3.55m
7:38AM3.57m
8:01PM3.29m
8:12AM3.34m
8:41PM3.03m
8:56AM3.10m
9:39PM2.79m
10:03AM2.90m
11:15PM2.66m
Low Tide
12:15PM0.39m
00:31AM0.52m
12:48PM0.52m
1:02AM0.71m
1:22PM0.71m
1:34AM0.93m
1:58PM0.93m
2:09AM1.18m
2:38PM1.18m
2:50AM1.44m
3:28PM1.43m
3:43AM1.66m
4:37PM1.61m
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7:32
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Temp °C
19
21
19
19
21
19
19
25
22
22
24
18
18
18
18
16
17
16
15
14
14
Feels °C
20
22
20
19
22
20
19
24
22
22
23
18
19
18
18
15
15
13
10
9
10
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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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