Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
23.4° C
2.2° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Playa de Arrigunaga. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it; the start of this run is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a lot of small, weak swell and less-than-ideal winds messing things up. The first real chance of anything decent is a while off, so we’re looking at a long stretch of flat, bumpy, or just plain ordinary surf.

The first week or so is a write-off. From the 5th through the 15th, we’re seeing tiny waves—nothing over 3ft for the most part—with weak energy readings, mostly under 130, and a lot of cross-onshore or onshore breezes. There’s a bit of glass early on the 7th and again on the 11th, but there’s just not enough swell to make it worth paddling out. It’s the kind of stuff that gets your hopes up when you look at the forecast and then crushes them when you get to the beach. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing crazy.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The standout window is the morning of Sunday, the 16th. A new pulse of energy pushes in, and the conditions finally align. We’re looking at a clean 4ft of NW swell with a period around 10 seconds, and it’s glassy as can be. The energy reading jumps to 267, which is a solid step up from what we’ve been seeing. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and it’s real. That’s your best bet in the near run. Afternoon brings a cross-on wind that chops it up, so make that morning session happen.

But the real prize, the one I’m genuinely stoked about, is the morning of Tuesday, the 18th. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell jumps to a solid 8ft from the NW with a 9-second period, and the energy reading is a massive 1845. The winds are glassy, freakishly calm. This is going to be powerful, heavy, and absolutely perfect for the experienced crew. For everyone else, this is a "watch from the sand" day. That kind of size and power is not for the faint of heart. The afternoon looks too big, hitting 10ft, so it’s a morning mission for sure. This is as good as it gets, and it’s a long way out, so we’ll have to keep our fingers crossed it holds together.

The 19th still has some decent size, with a 7ft morning and light winds, so it should offer some good waves for the competent surfer. But the standout days are the 16th for the clean, fun waves and the 18th for the big, powerful barrels.

So, dig out the boards, be patient, and be ready for that stretch from the 16th through the 19th. The waiting game will be worth it.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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102
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125
78
42
36
34
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32
67
63
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67
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:06PM3.62m
9:31AM3.42m
9:57PM3.43m
10:29AM3.29m
11:04PM3.23m
11:43AM3.20m
00:30AM3.13m
1:09PM3.24m
1:58AM3.20m
2:28PM3.44m
3:11AM3.40m
3:33PM3.72m
4:10AM3.64m
Low Tide
3:26AM0.92m
3:46PM1.02m
4:16AM1.10m
4:45PM1.18m
5:21AM1.28m
6:03PM1.28m
6:42AM1.35m
7:33PM1.21m
8:08AM1.26m
8:53PM0.98m
9:18AM1.03m
9:56PM0.69m
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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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