Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
23.8°C
2.4° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NW swell with 1,984 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks at Playa de Arrigunaga.

Straight up, the water is weirdly warm right now – 75°, which is about 4° above what you’d expect for late August. That’s a big anomaly, and it’s going to feel like bathwater.

The outlook starts quiet. This Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th are poor, with tiny weak slop and messy winds. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are just as flat or too crossed up to care about. Thursday the 27th morning shows a bit more energy (211) but it’s still poor, so forget it. That leaves a long, frustrating gap of nearly a week with nothing worth paddling for.

But then we get to Friday the 28th of August, and that’s the standout. Friday morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, and there’s a solid 7 ft swell from the NW with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is pumping at 1060. That’s real, punchy groundswell. The afternoon gets too big – 10 ft and onshore, only for experts if at all – so catch it early. Friday morning is the best session on the whole forecast.

Saturday the 29th morning sees the swell ease to 6 ft, but the wind goes glassy. Clean, lined-up waves with moderate energy (577). That’s a good session too, though the swell has dropped a bit.

After that, it fades. From Sunday the 30th right through to Monday the 7th of September, you’re looking at mostly small, weak, or onshore junk. There’s a few glassy moments here and there but the swell energy is low, mostly under 150, and the wave state is ordinary. A few mornings look clean but the waves just aren't there. The long period stuff on the 4th and 5th is too weak to get excited about.

Bottom line: wait for Friday morning the 28th. That’s the one. Everything else in the first week is a write-off, and the second week is mostly flat and forgettable.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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1060
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577
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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NW
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High Tide
2:36PM3.03m
3:15AM3.00m
3:29PM3.25m
3:59AM3.21m
4:10PM3.49m
4:34AM3.42m
4:45PM3.71m
5:05AM3.61m
5:16PM3.90m
5:35AM3.76m
5:46PM4.03m
6:04AM3.86m
6:17PM4.11m
Low Tide
8:15AM1.66m
8:59PM1.42m
9:15AM1.45m
9:47PM1.18m
9:58AM1.21m
10:25PM0.95m
10:34AM0.97m
10:58PM0.74m
11:07AM0.75m
11:30PM0.58m
11:38AM0.59m
00:00AM0.46m
12:10PM0.47m
00:32AM0.40m
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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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