
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, NW swell with 458 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with N 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Arrigunaga in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
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’s on offer for Playa de Arrigunaga.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – the next ten days or so are looking pretty flat and ordinary. We’re in a real dry spell. The first decent chance to wet a line doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 29th of July, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about.
For the first week, from the 20th through to the 28th, the surf is pretty much a write-off. There’s some small swell around, but it’s mostly short-period, messy stuff with onshore and cross-onshore winds chopping it up. The water is a warm 75°F, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year – feels like a bath, but the waves just aren’t cooperating.
The best of a bad bunch comes on Wednesday morning, July 29th. We’ve got a little 4ft swell from the NW (period 10 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell) with light offshore winds from the E. It’ll be clean. The combined energy is moderate at 294. It’s still small, but it’s the only window with clean conditions. Crowds are often a factor here, so expect company.
Then, Thursday morning, July 30th is another small window. Glassy conditions with a 4ft NW swell (10 seconds) and clean conditions. The energy is similar at 293. Again, it’s small, but it’s a morning glass-off that might give you a few fun ones.
Now, if you’re an expert looking for a big one, keep your eye on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning shows a huge 12ft swell from the NNW (10 seconds) with glassy conditions. The combined energy is a massive 2375 – that’s serious power. But the file says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. That’s a heavy, powerful swell, and with that period, it’ll be a handful for a sandbar. This is definitely expert-only territory, and even then, it might be a washing machine. The afternoon drops to 8ft, still big, but with cross-onshore wind.
So, the standout? Honestly, there isn’t a true standout. The best call is a gamble on the small, clean windows on the 29th and 30th of July. For the big, dangerous stuff on August 2nd, you’d need to be a seasoned local and know the sandbars inside out. It’s a long wait for not much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 6 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 11 |
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166 | 179 | 150 | 161 | 143 | 74 | 79 | 89 | 30 | 42 | 50 | 29 | 39 | 90 | 211 | 287 | 108 | 97 | 150 | 138 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:11PM3.50m | 10:42AM3.23m | 11:08PM3.25m | 11:42AM3.08m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:48PM1.01m | 4:21AM1.07m | 4:40PM1.23m | 5:15AM1.31m | 5:43PM1.41m | 6:19AM1.48m | 6:59PM1.50m | 7:33AM1.54m | 8:16PM1.45m | 8:40AM1.49m | 9:18PM1.31m | 9:34AM1.35m | 10:06PM1.14m | |||||||
— | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 6 | NE 5 | — | NNE 5 | NW 11 | N 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 12 | NW 7 |
166 | 179 | 150 | 161 | 143 | 74 | 79 | 89 | 30 | 42 | 50 | 29 | 6 | — | 6 | 5 | 38 | 77 | 82 | 97 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNE 6 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NE 5 | — | — | N 12 | — | NW 10 | NNW 13 | — | NNW 11 |
15 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 3 | 40 | 14 | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 34 | — | 138 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | N 15 | — | — | — |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | 90 | 211 | 287 | 108 | 97 | 150 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 4 | 77 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 469 | 4 | 424 | 1015 | 192 | 417 | 35 | 166 | 35 | 515 | 4 |
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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.










