Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
23.9° 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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 615 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM. 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 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 20th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 20th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 21st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Right, folks. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the coming weeks. I’ll be honest, we’re looking at a pretty bleak run of surf here. The finder is telling me there’s no good surf options in the entire 16-day window, so we’re going to have to sit tight and wait for a change. The forecast is filled with poor surf conditions for most of the period, with only a few fleeting moments of what I’d call "ordinary" surf.

Playa de Arrigunaga is the only break on the menu here. It’s a sandbar setup, fairly consistent, and it needs a NW swell to get going. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing to get excited about there.

The first week is a write-off. We start on Wednesday the 19th with glassy conditions but barely a ripple, with a tiny 1 ft swell from the NNW. The wind is light and glassy, but there’s just no wave energy at all (12). It’s a total washout. Thursday the 20th sees a bit more size, with a 4 ft NW swell, but it’s cross-onshore and the word is "marginal." The combined energy (347) is moderate, but it’s not going to be any fun.

Friday the 21st brings a bit of a bump in swell height to 6 ft (592 energy), still from the NW, but the wind is onshore and the surf is poor. This is getting into the territory where it’s too big for beginners, but the quality is so bad it’s not even worth it for the more experienced crew. The whole weekend and into the following week is a mix of onshore winds and cross-onshore junk, with sizes dropping back down to 1 ft. It’s all pretty grim.

Now, there is a small glimmer in the second week. On the 28th of August, a Friday morning, we get a clean offshore wind from the SSE, with a 4 ft NW swell. The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and the energy is moderate (245). It’s only a 1/10, but with the wind offshore, it’s the best we’re going to get. The swell period is a decent 10 seconds, so it’s a groundswell, but it’s not big enough to cause any issues.

The next day, the 29th, Saturday morning, you get a brief moment of absolute glass. Wind is calm, the swell is 4 ft from the NW, and the energy is 156. It’s still "ordinary," but glassy conditions at a sandbar can be a beautiful thing. The crowds are "often" at this spot, so you might have some company, but for a morning session, it could be a winner.

After that, we get a few more mornings with clean conditions and a similar 3 ft to 4 ft NW swell, like on the 31st and the 1st of September. These are all "ordinary" but clean, with moderate energy. The 3rd of September also has a glassy morning, but the swell drops to 3 ft.

So, the truth is, there’s no standout surf here. The best of a bad bunch is the glassy mornings on the 29th of August and the 2nd of September, where you might get a few clean, rideable waves, but don’t expect any quality. The rest of the time, you’re better off checking the forecast for a change. It tends not to stay this poor for long, but right now, this is what we’ve got.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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1.2
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:21PM3.44m
9:42AM3.25m
10:09PM3.13m
10:35AM3.03m
11:16PM2.87m
11:52AM2.88m
00:49AM2.75m
1:23PM2.88m
2:15AM2.82m
2:36PM3.03m
3:15AM3.00m
3:29PM3.25m
3:59AM3.21m
Low Tide
3:30AM1.11m
3:51PM1.22m
4:15AM1.40m
4:47PM1.47m
5:16AM1.64m
6:07PM1.63m
6:44AM1.75m
7:46PM1.60m
8:15AM1.66m
8:59PM1.42m
9:15AM1.45m
9:47PM1.18m
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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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