Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
22.0°C
1.3° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, NNW swell with 711 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 13th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 13th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Playa de Arrigunaga is cooking up for the next couple weeks.

The first few days are a write-off. From the 7th through the 12th, there’s just nothing worth getting wet for. Small swell, poor wind – all cross-onshore or onshore junk. You’re better off waiting.

The first flicker of hope comes on Thursday morning, 10th September. Glassy conditions, an easterly breeze so light you can barely feel it, and a 4ft swell from the NNW. The period is 10 seconds, and combined wave energy is moderate (333). It’s small and clean, but not a full-blown standout.

Now, the real highlight lands on Sunday morning, 13th September. This is the session to aim for. We’ve got a clean 5ft groundswell from the NNW, with a long 13-second period. The energy is strong (824), and the wind is glassy – almost nothing out of the WNW. It’s going to be clean, lined up, and with that water temp sitting at 72°F, a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. A sandbar like this can handle that longer period, so expect good shape. This is your best bet.

The following Monday morning, 14th, is also solid – 4ft from the NNW, cross-off wind from the ESE, clean (465 energy). A good backup.

Into the second week, Friday morning, 18th September, looks promising with a glassy start and a 6ft NW swell (610 energy). And Saturday morning, 19th, holds 6ft from the NNW (366 energy), but with a shorter 8-second period, it’ll be a bit less punchy. Still, the glassy wind makes both mornings worth a look.

Crowds? Playa de Arrigunaga is a fairly exposed sandbar, and it does get busy, especially when the swell lines up. The Sunday 13th morning session will have company, but the quality should be worth it.

So, to put it simply: the 13th and 14th of September are your best windows. The rest of the run is mostly flat or choppy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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11
0.5
NW
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0.9
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10
1.6
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1.6
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1.4
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NNW
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NNW
14
1.5
NNW
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1.4
NNW
13
1.4
NNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
213
57
148
412
408
275
394
333
220
118
58
43
54
22
29
268
711
601
545
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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15
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NNE
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High Tide
3:11AM3.40m
3:28PM3.75m
4:03AM3.68m
4:18PM4.04m
4:46AM3.90m
5:01PM4.24m
5:25AM4.05m
5:40PM4.33m
6:02AM4.10m
6:17PM4.31m
6:35AM4.07m
6:52PM4.17m
Low Tide
8:53PM0.97m
9:14AM1.04m
9:49PM0.66m
10:05AM0.74m
10:35PM0.40m
10:48AM0.48m
11:16PM0.24m
11:28AM0.32m
11:53PM0.18m
12:05PM0.26m
00:28AM0.23m
12:41PM0.31m
1:02AM0.38m
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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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