
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WNW swell with 141 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Arrigunaga in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, I’m gonna be honest with you – this outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple worth chasing. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a bust, with no real standout sessions. The first actual surfable waves appear on Saturday morning, July 11th, with tiny 1ft swell from the NNW, but it’s a cross-off breeze, so it’s not completely messy. The water is sitting at 73°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit. The combined swell energy is a weak 88, so don’t expect any push.
From there, it’s pretty grim. Sunday the 12th sees a little 2ft NW swell with clean offshore winds in the morning, but the period is short at 9 seconds, so it’ll be weak and lumpy. The energy is only 62. Then we get a string of days with tiny surf and poor wind. Monday afternoon the 13th has a messy 2ft, Tuesday the 14th is glassy but flat with just 1.0ft, and Wednesday the 15th is glassy again but only 0.7ft.
We’ve got a gap of almost a week with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell picks up a touch around Tuesday the 21st, with 3ft from the NNW and glassy conditions in the morning, but the period is just 6 seconds – that’s windswell, not proper groundswell. The energy is weak at 66. By Wednesday the 22nd, we see the biggest numbers of the whole period: 4ft from the NNW with a 7-second period, and the combined energy finally hits a moderate 192. But the wind is cross-shore, and the report says "poor surf conditions" for every single entry. That’s a red flag.
The rest of the month is more of the same: small, short-period, onshore slop. The setup here is a beach, so with the wind and weak swell, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly.
There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. Playa de Arrigunaga is a fairly consistent spot, so a blank run like this is a bit unusual, but it happens. Forecasts can change, so don’t lose hope, but for now, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
55 | 59 | 63 | 54 | 39 | 141 | 70 | 23 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 59 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:37PM3.54m | 3:12AM3.53m | 3:37PM3.77m | 4:12AM3.70m | 4:32PM3.99m | 5:06AM3.86m | 5:24PM4.17m | 5:56AM3.95m | 6:13PM4.28m | 6:44AM3.97m | 7:00PM4.29m | 7:30AM3.92m | 7:47PM4.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:20AM1.07m | 8:58PM0.90m | 9:24AM0.90m | 9:59PM0.65m | 10:21AM0.72m | 10:54PM0.42m | 11:12AM0.55m | 11:45PM0.26m | 12:00PM0.44m | 00:32AM0.19m | 12:46PM0.41m | 1:18AM0.22m | 1:31PM0.46m | 2:03AM0.35m | |||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NE 4 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NE 4 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 4 | W 9 | NW 6 |
28 | 59 | 18 | 54 | 39 | 1 | 70 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | — | NW 9 | N 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | N 7 | N 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | — |
55 | 26 | 63 | 8 | 3 | — | 12 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 7 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | W 7 | — | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 6 | — |
— | 17 | — | — | 8 | 141 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | 7 | 59 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 62 | 0 | 5 | 69 | 35 | 28 | 28 | 235 | 299 | 447 | 382 | 379 | 469 | 382 | 436 | 539 | 424 | 424 | 992 | 83 |
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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.










