Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
22.9° C
1.8° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NW swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gonna be honest with you right off the bat, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat for Playa de Arrigunaga. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much to get excited about, so let’s break it down.

We’re starting from Thursday, July 30th, and honestly, the surf is a total no-show. The water is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing worth noting. The first week is a write-off. We’re looking at tiny, weak swell with combined energy readings barely getting into double digits (68), and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or just messy. There’s a glimpse of glassy conditions on Saturday morning, August 1st, but the swell is only 2 ft from the NW and struggling to hold any shape. It’s a classic case of a lake, not an ocean. You’ll be staring at a flat, clean surface, but not a wave to ride. This flat spell drags on right through until the end of the first week.

We’re then looking at a gap of almost a week and a half of poor surf until we finally see a pulse of energy. The first real sign of life shows up on Tuesday morning, August 11th. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the north, with a combined energy of 83, and it’s glassy. The commentary says it’s “surfable but very ordinary,” which is about right. It’s a small, weak northerly with a short period of 6 seconds. That’s a weak windswell, not a groundswell. It’s the best we’ve got, but it’s a major compromise.

For the absolute best of a bad bunch, I’d point you to that Tuesday morning, August 11th. The glassy conditions are a major positive, and the 3 ft north swell is the biggest we’ll see. But keep your expectations in check. The waves will be small, weak, and lack punch. It’s a session for the log or a longboard, not for a performance board. The afternoon on the same day sees the wind shift to a cross-shore, and the energy ticks up a bit (101), but the onshore breeze will chop it up.

A few other mornings pop up, like Wednesday, August 12th, with a clean cross-offshore wind and a 3 ft north-northeast swell, but it’s still small. And then on Friday, August 14th, we see a long-period swell pop up – 11 seconds from the NW – which is a proper groundswell. The energy hits 92, but the swell height is only 2 ft and the wind is blowing straight onshore. That long period groundswell would be a dream at a point break, but here at a beach break, it’s just going to break straight and be a close-out on the tiny waves. Not worth paddling out for.

So, there you have it. A long, flat spell, then a few small, weak windows. The standout is the morning of Tuesday, August 11th, but it’s a real farmer’s choice. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, things can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
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Saturday
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NW
8
0.7
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9
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NW
8
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8
0.5
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0.4
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9
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8
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8
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Energy kJ
68
73
55
32
30
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67
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20
16
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24
21
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8
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11
9
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
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5
NW
5
NNW
15
N
5
N
5
NNE
15
NNE
0
SW
5
NNW
15
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10
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5
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10
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5
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5
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15
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5
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cross-on
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High Tide
6:13PM3.87m
6:32AM3.66m
6:44PM3.93m
7:03AM3.69m
7:16PM3.93m
7:34AM3.67m
7:49PM3.88m
8:08AM3.63m
8:25PM3.78m
8:46AM3.54m
9:06PM3.62m
9:31AM3.42m
9:57PM3.43m
Low Tide
12:04PM0.76m
00:28AM0.62m
12:36PM0.68m
1:01AM0.59m
1:08PM0.66m
1:33AM0.60m
1:42PM0.68m
2:07AM0.66m
2:18PM0.75m
2:44AM0.77m
2:58PM0.87m
3:26AM0.92m
3:46PM1.02m
4:16AM1.10m
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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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