
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with 416 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Playa de Arrigunaga has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you: it’s a slow start. The first few days are pretty much a write-off for a proper surf. We’ve got small, short-period windswell and choppy onshore winds making a mess of things. The water is sitting at 75°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—a solid 5°F above average—so at least you won’t be cold if you go for a paddle, but you won't be catching much.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 27th in the morning. After a string of poor conditions, we finally get a bit of a pulse. Swell is coming from the NNW at 5ft with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy—dead calm. That’s going to clean the place right up. The combined wave energy is strong, hitting 510, so there’s some push behind it. This is the standout window in the whole forecast. It won’t be perfect all day, though; by Monday afternoon the wind swings NE and it gets a bit lumpy.
Tuesday the 28th morning is still worth a look. Swell drops back a touch to 4ft from the NNW, period still a solid 10 seconds, and we get a light cross-off breeze from the east. It’ll be clean and rideable, but not as good as Monday morning. After that, things start to fade.
From Wednesday the 29th onward, we’re dropping back into smaller, weaker surf with onshore or cross-onshore winds. There are a few glassy mornings—like Sunday the 2nd of August—but the swell is tiny at 2ft, so it’s more of a longboard session than anything exciting. The second week looks very marginal overall, with no real standouts. If you’re a beginner, the bigger days (like the 6ft to 5ft range) are starting to get a bit much, but by the time the swell has any size, the wind is usually ruining it.
To sum it up: if you want the best surf in this 16-day window, you point your car at Playa de Arrigunaga for Monday the 27th morning. That’s the one. Everything else is small or messy.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 |
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69 | 52 | 22 | 43 | 30 | 70 | 119 | 179 | 362 | 287 | 218 | 150 | 108 | 394 | 378 | 320 | 256 | 264 | 166 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 00:14AM3.05m | 12:50PM3.01m | 1:28AM2.96m | 1:58PM3.05m | 2:36AM2.99m | 2:58PM3.16m | 3:32AM3.10m | 3:48PM3.32m | 4:18AM3.24m | 4:30PM3.49m | 4:56AM3.38m | 5:07PM3.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:19AM1.48m | 6:59PM1.50m | 7:33AM1.54m | 8:16PM1.45m | 8:40AM1.49m | 9:18PM1.31m | 9:34AM1.35m | 10:06PM1.14m | 10:18AM1.19m | 10:46PM0.96m | 10:56AM1.02m | 11:22PM0.81m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | N 12 | — | — | N 13 | N 12 | NW 6 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 |
69 | 52 | 22 | 43 | 30 | 12 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 108 | 394 | 378 | 320 | 256 | 264 | 166 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNE 6 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 |
4 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 |
— | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 70 | 119 | 179 | 362 | 287 | 218 | 150 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 8 | 521 | 51 | 84 | 1087 | 52 | 102 | 508 | 35 | 35 | 515 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 24 |
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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.










