Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
23.8° C
2.3° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,660 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 21st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s be real with you: the next couple of weeks are a mixed bag. We’ve got a long stretch of small, messy surf before any proper swell shows up, and even then, the winds are going to be playing games with us. The good news is, there are a couple of mornings that are going to be absolutely worth the wait.

Here’s the deal. The first few days are looking pretty flat and junky. Friday the 21st kicks off with some rainy showers and a chunky onshore wind, churning up about 6 feet of disorganized, short-period swell from the NW. Not your friend. That actually cleans up a little on Saturday the 22nd, but the swell drops to a dribbly 4 feet, and the wind is all over the place. We’re in a real lull here for a few days, with waves barely pushing ankle-high through the middle of next week. The energy in the water is weak, with the combined swell energy struggling to get past the 100s mark on most of these days. It’s a waiting game.

Then, things get interesting. Thursday the 27th sees a bigger pulse of NW groundswell, pushing up to over 7 feet by the afternoon, but it’s blown out by a strong onshore wind. That’s the classic cruelty of this place. But then, hold on to your leashes – Friday morning, the 28th. We’ve got the standout of the whole window. The swell eases slightly to a solid 8 feet from the NW, the period is a clean 9 seconds, and the wind dies to absolute glass. It’s going to be clean, strong, and powerful. The combined energy is up at 853, which is serious grunt. The only spot on offer is Playa de Arrigunaga, and early Friday morning, this is where you want to be. Get it while it’s glassy, because the wind swings onshore again in the afternoon and trashes it.

The weekend after that is rideable but a step down. Saturday the 29th morning looks fun with about 5 feet from the NW and a light offshore ESE wind, keeping the sandbar at Playa de Arrigunaga clean. It’s good, but not the same level as Friday. Sunday the 30th is smaller and super glassy in the morning, but that 4 feet won't have much push.

Further out, the first week of September has a few more pulses. Thursday the 3rd looks interesting with a long-period NW groundswell hitting almost 6 feet in the morning, but the wind is cross-shore, which may make it a bit lumpy. The real standout of the second week is Saturday morning, September 5th. Another 7 feet of NW swell is due in, and it looks like we’ll get another glassy morning. It’s a promise from long range, so keep your fingers crossed, but that one has a real shot at being just as good as the 28th.

One thing to remember, the water is running about 4° warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a pretty big deal. The water’s warm, the surf’s coming, and you just have to be patient and pick your moments.

Alright, that’s the long and short of it. Stay stoked, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:52AM2.88m
00:49AM2.75m
1:23PM2.88m
2:15AM2.82m
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
Low Tide
6:07PM1.63m
6:44AM1.75m
7:46PM1.60m
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
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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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