Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
23.6° 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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 102 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 9th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 9th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. It’s a pretty bleak stretch ahead for the shores. The good news is that the water’s sitting at a toasty 75°, which is well above average for this time of year. The bad news? The waves are about as exciting as watching paint dry.

We’re looking at a run of small, weak surf to start. The wave energy is basically non-existent, with readings staying under 100 (that’s weak energy folks) for the first week. Those little 1ft to 2ft blips on Friday the 7th through to the 13th are a complete non-event. Glassy mornings on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are nice for a paddle, but you’d be lying on your board more than you’re surfing. It’s just too small and weak to get excited about.

Towards the end of the week, the swell starts to build a touch. We see a little push on Thursday the 14th, with the energy jumping to 121 and the period stretching out to 11 seconds. This is proper groundswell, and even though it’s only 2ft, that longer period might bring a bit more push with it. It’s still not great, but it's something.

There’s a proper fallow period from the 15th to the 19th. The swell is rebuilding, but the winds turn generally onshore and the sea surface gets messy. We’ve got some cross-onshore and onshore winds, and the wave energy is a mixed bag, mostly weak to moderate. It’s not worth your time. The period drops to 4 seconds on the 16th and 7 seconds on the 17th, which means junk, short-period windswell. The energy does climb on the 17th with readings up around 125, but with 4ft of windswell under 12-15 mph onshore winds, this is going to be a complete mess. Honestly, it looks more interesting for kitesurfing than paddle surfing.

Now, we have a real highlight, but it’s a long way off. On Thursday the 20th, things start to get interesting. The morning has light winds and glassy conditions, with 4ft of swell from the NW. That’s a big jump from what we’ve been seeing. The energy is solidly moderate at 153. It even gets a score of 1, which, after all those zeros, feels like a victory.

But the real standout is Friday the 21st. We get the cleanest morning of the entire outlook with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. The swell holds around 3ft from the NW with a mild 9-second period, but the energy is climbing, hitting 162. This is the day to call in sick. It's not huge, but the conditions will be clean and the swell will be organized. This is your best shot at a proper wave during this whole stretch.

But the pattern breaks down Saturday the 22nd. The swell jumps to 5ft from the NW, and the energy surges to a strong 734. But this isn't good news. We’ve got strong onshore WNW winds at 15-18 mph. That combination of size and wind will turn the place into a blown-out, chopped-up mess. Leave the board at home for this one. It’s only for experts, and even they will hate it.

So, it’s a rough ride for the next couple of weeks. Don't get your hopes up. The water is warm, and there are some glassy dawn paddles to be had, but the surf itself is mostly poor. Mark the 21st on your calendar, though. The promise of clean lines and some energy is the best thing we've got on the horizon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
7
0.5
NNW
6
0.4
NW
6
0.5
N
5
0.4
NNW
11
0.7
NNW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.6
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9
0.6
NW
9
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9
0.6
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0.6
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
NW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
29
21
8
12
49
92
100
70
65
64
64
57
44
57
44
30
16
18
17
36
Wind (km/h)
5
E
15
NNE
5
S
5
NE
10
NNW
5
W
10
NW
15
NNW
5
W
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
ENE
10
N
5
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5
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10
N
5
SSW
5
NE
10
N
5
WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
11:43AM3.20m
00:30AM3.13m
1:09PM3.24m
1:58AM3.20m
2:28PM3.44m
3:11AM3.40m
3:33PM3.72m
4:10AM3.64m
4:27PM4.00m
5:00AM3.86m
5:15PM4.22m
5:44AM4.00m
6:00PM4.35m
Low Tide
6:03PM1.28m
6:42AM1.35m
7:33PM1.21m
8:08AM1.26m
8:53PM0.98m
9:18AM1.03m
9:56PM0.69m
10:15AM0.77m
10:48PM0.42m
11:03AM0.53m
11:33PM0.23m
11:47AM0.37m
00:16AM0.15m
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9:27
9:25
9:23
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Temp °C
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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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