
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NW swell with 101 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 (Jul 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a pretty bleak run for the foreseeable future. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window here, but don’t expect to be waxing up any time soon. The first solid recommendation isn’t until the 20th of July, and even then, it’s not exactly firing. We’ve got a long, dry gap from now until then with nothing worth paddling out for.
The water temperature at Playa de Arrigunaga is sitting at 73°, which is a massive 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a real standout – the water is much warmer than normal, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit, but you will need patience.
The first day that shows any real pulse is Monday the 20th of July. We’ve got a NW swell rolling in at 4ft in the morning, building to 5ft by the afternoon. The swell period is short though, only 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit fat and messy. The wind is light onshore, so it’s not going to be clean. The combined energy is moderate (176 in the morning, 223 in the afternoon), but the surf quality is still listed as poor. This is one for the bigger boards and low expectations.
Tuesday the 21st hangs in there with a similar NW swell, 4ft, but still short period and onshore wind. The energy drops a bit to 139. Not a standout.
Now, the one period that might get your attention is the 23rd of July. Thursday morning we’ve got a 6ft NNW swell with a 9 second period, and the energy jumps to a strong 497. By the afternoon, it pumps up to 7ft with an 11 second period and a massive 1209 energy reading. This is a solid groundswell, but the wind is onshore at 12 mph. For a beach break like this, the onshore wind and the long period will make it close out and dump. Honestly, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s definitely expert-only territory if you try it.
Friday the 24th still has decent size – 6ft in the morning, 5ft in the afternoon – but again, onshore and cross-onshore winds. The long period (10 seconds) will keep it walled up on the sandbar.
After that, it fades fast. The 25th and 26th drop to 3ft and under, with the 27th of July showing glassy conditions but only 2ft of swell. Clean, but tiny.
So, the best bet on offer? Honestly, there’s no true standout. If you’re desperate, the 23rd of July has the most power, but the wind and the break type mean it’s a mess. The 27th gives you glassy conditions, but you’ll be floating waiting for a ripple. We’re in a tough stretch here, folks. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 35°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 10 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | N 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | NNE 5 | NW 5 | N 4 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | 66 | 79 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 10 | 13 | 25 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 23 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 3:37PM3.77m | 4:12AM3.70m | 4:32PM3.99m | 5:06AM3.86m | 5:24PM4.17m | 5:56AM3.95m | 6:13PM4.28m | 6:44AM3.97m | 7:00PM4.29m | 7:30AM3.92m | 7:47PM4.20m | 8:16AM3.79m | 8:33PM4.02m | 9:01AM3.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:59PM0.65m | 10:21AM0.72m | 10:54PM0.42m | 11:12AM0.55m | 11:45PM0.26m | 12:00PM0.44m | 00:32AM0.19m | 12:46PM0.41m | 1:18AM0.22m | 1:31PM0.46m | 2:03AM0.35m | 2:15PM0.59m | 2:48AM0.56m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | |
— | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | 9:46 | |
mm | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 35 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 32 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NW 11 | WNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | WNW 9 | N 5 |
39 | 26 | 79 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 25 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 23 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | NW 9 | N 5 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | N 4 | — | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | N 16 |
6 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 1 | — | 9 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 11 | N 6 | WNW 10 | N 7 | W 7 | — | NW 10 | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | N 16 |
— | — | — | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NW 5 | N 4 | WNW 8 |
2 | 66 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 20 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 7 | 9 | 45 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 69 | 55 | 9 | 28 | 69 | 320 | 469 | 379 | 417 | 447 | 413 | 358 | 469 | 232 | 127 | 784 | 188 | 765 | 776 | 358 | 4 |
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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.











