Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
23.6° 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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 0.7m 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)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 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, it's Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Playa de Arrigunaga are a bit of a slow burn. We've got a long stretch of small, clean waves but nothing that's going to get the heart racing until we get into the second week. The water is a warm 75°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick wetsuit.

We kick off on Saturday, the 8th of August, with tiny 1ft surf from the NNW. It's glassy in the morning, which is a treat, but the swell is weak (12). A couple of days later, through Sunday and Monday, we see a slight bump to 2ft, but it's onshore on Sunday morning and the energy is still low. The morning of Monday the 10th is glassy again with 2ft from the NW, but the combined energy is only 70, so it's really just a knee-high dribble for the log. This pattern of small, glassy mornings and cross-on afternoons continues all the way through to the 13th of August.

The first real sign of life comes on the morning of Friday, the 14th of August. The swell is still only 2ft from the NW, but the combined energy bumps up to 105 (moderate). It's glassy and the forecast calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's not a standout, but it's the best of a very quiet first week. The glassy conditions on Saturday morning, the 15th, are spoiled by a short period of 7 seconds. Then on Sunday morning, the 16th, we get another window of glassy 3ft surf from the NW with a moderate energy of 110. Worth a paddle for a few grovelly ones, but keep expectations low.

Now, hold onto your board. The real highlight is a long way off, but it's a cracker. On the morning of Friday, the 21st of August, we get a proper pulse. The swell jumps to 6ft from the NNW, with a period of 11 seconds and a combined energy of 829 (strong to very strong wave energy). That's a solid groundswell, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the east. This is the standout session of the whole forecast. The water will be a bit energetic and the sets will have some punch, so it's one for the intermediates and up. The afternoon goes a bit cross-shore, but that morning window is the one to circle on your calendar. Since the swell is over 5ft, beginners might find it a bit much.

The week after that, on the 22nd and 23rd, it fades back to small, onshore junk. So, if you're looking for a clean, glassy longboard session, pick a morning early in the week. But if you want a real wave, wait for the 21st of August.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
6
0.4
NE
4
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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NNW
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8
0.3
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13
0.4
NW
12
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NW
11
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
7
49
92
98
71
65
70
65
58
58
58
44
24
16
27
51
90
80
77
71
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
NNE
5
SSE
10
NW
15
NW
10
W
5
NW
10
NNE
5
W
5
NNE
10
NNE
5
SW
5
NE
10
N
5
WSW
5
NW
10
NNW
5
WSW
5
NW
10
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10
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Wind State
glassy
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High Tide
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
6:26AM4.06m
6:41PM4.36m
Low Tide
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
12:28PM0.30m
00:56AM0.18m
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7:07
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7:15
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9:25
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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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