Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
21.9°C
1.6° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NNW swell with 2,413 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Arrigunaga in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 14th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 19th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown.

Don’t bother waxing up just yet. From Monday the 14th through Wednesday the 16th, it’s mostly choppy garbage with onshore winds. You’ll be fighting it more than surfing it.

Your first real chance comes Saturday the 19th in the morning at Playa de Arrigunaga. We’re looking at a clean 7ft swell from the NNW, with a 13-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is pumping at 1551 – that’s a lot of power. The water is 71°, running a touch warmer than normal. That swell is too big for groms, but for the experienced guys, it’s on. The wind is offshore, so it’s going to be smooth.

Sunday the 20th is cleaner but smaller.

The standout is Monday the 21st. Another glassy start, with a 7ft swell from the NNW and a 14-second pulse. The energy reading is 1634 – that’s strong groundswell with a ton of push. It’s a sandbar break, so with that long period, it might wall up a little, but the conditions will be perfect. Get on it early before the afternoon breeze kicks in.

After that, the wind turns nasty again for a few days. You get a decent look on Friday the 25th morning – a clean 4ft swell from the NW with a long 15-second period and light offshore winds. The energy sits at 839. It’s a solid session, just not as epic as the weekend before.

Sunday the 27th morning is clean with 4ft waves, but it’s background swell.

So mark your calendar for Saturday the 19th and Monday the 21st. Those two mornings are the ones to chase.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Period (s)
1.2
NNW
12
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NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
0.6
NW
11
1.4
NNW
7
1.5
NNW
10
1.4
NW
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1.6
NW
11
1.5
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11
1.2
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1.1
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1.3
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15
2.5
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14
2.1
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13
1.8
NNW
13
1.6
NNW
12
1.5
NNW
11
1.4
NW
11
0.9
NW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
353
229
151
90
182
94
170
448
348
572
505
273
211
784
2345
1551
1083
722
573
476
401
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
NE
5
SSE
10
WNW
20
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NNW
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WSW
10
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NNW
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10
NE
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SSE
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15
NE
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cross
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High Tide
7:26PM3.95m
7:40AM3.77m
7:59PM3.67m
8:13AM3.54m
8:35PM3.36m
8:49AM3.29m
9:17PM3.05m
9:35AM3.04m
10:20PM2.78m
10:50AM2.83m
00:07AM2.64m
12:42PM2.79m
1:46AM2.74m
Low Tide
1:16PM0.45m
1:35AM0.60m
1:51PM0.66m
2:08AM0.86m
2:27PM0.93m
2:44AM1.16m
3:08PM1.21m
3:24AM1.45m
4:00PM1.48m
4:21AM1.71m
5:18PM1.68m
5:53AM1.84m
7:08PM1.67m
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8:24
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Temp °C
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26
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18
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Feels °C
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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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