Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
22.0°C
1.5° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, NNW swell with 766 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 11th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 13th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 16th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty here.

First off, don't get too keen for the next couple of days. The surf at Playa de Arrigunaga is looking pretty ordinary until Sunday the 13th rolls around. It's a slow start, but that's just how it goes sometimes. The water's about 72°F, which is a bit warmer than average for this time of year, so you won't need the thickest rubber.

Saturday the 12th is a flat-out no-go. But early Sunday the 13th, a new long-period NNW groundswell arrives, pushing waves in the 4ft range with a 13-second period. The energy readings are way up there at 550, and with a glassy southeast wind, it's going to be clean. This is a good start to the run. It’s a sandbar, and that long period might make it a little straight, but with no wind, it's worth a look. Monday the 14th morning keeps it going with 4ft of NNW swell and a light offshore breeze, giving you another clean morning session.

Then it gets ugly. The wind swings onshore from Tuesday the 15th, bringing that choppy, junky stuff with it, and it stays that way with showers and rough conditions through to Friday the 18th. There's some size in the water, but it's a mess, and on a beach break like this, you won't want to be out there.

Now for the good part. Saturday the 19th, first light, is your standout day for the first week. We're looking at 5ft of solid NNW groundswell, with a 13-second period and the energy rating is a strong 888. The wind will be light offshore, setting it up for some proper surf. This is the best mix of size and clean conditions we see in the whole forecast. Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st mornings still have some clean waves, but they're a notch smaller.

It gets messy again from the 22nd to the 24th with strong onshore winds, so you can have a rest. But hold on, because the long-range forecast is showing a big one for the end of the run. Friday the 25th, which is a week and a half away, so don't book your flights yet, but the models are showing some serious energy. We're talking about 5ft in the morning, jumping to a solid 7ft in the afternoon, with a very long 14-16 second period. The wave energy figures are enormous – 1319, jumping to 1868. With light ENE winds, it could be epic, but with that size and power, it's experts only. Beginners, this one is way out of your league. Saturday the 26th morning will still be overhead and glassy, but it will be on the way down.

So, your best bets are the mornings of the 13th and 14th for clean, manageable waves. The standout call for a proper session is Saturday the 19th. And for the experienced crew, keep a close eye on Friday the 25th.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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115
74
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96
546
488
472
359
229
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154
112
287
354
753
645
533
333
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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SSE
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NNE
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NE
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ESE
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NE
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25
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High Tide
5:40PM4.33m
6:02AM4.10m
6:17PM4.31m
6:35AM4.07m
6:52PM4.17m
7:08AM3.95m
7:26PM3.95m
7:40AM3.77m
7:59PM3.67m
8:13AM3.54m
8:35PM3.36m
8:49AM3.29m
9:17PM3.05m
Low Tide
11:28AM0.32m
11:53PM0.18m
12:05PM0.26m
00:28AM0.23m
12:41PM0.31m
1:02AM0.38m
1:16PM0.45m
1:35AM0.60m
1:51PM0.66m
2:08AM0.86m
2:27PM0.93m
2:44AM1.16m
3:08PM1.21m
3:24AM1.45m
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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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