Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
21.9°C
1.6° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, NNW swell with 2,553 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 14th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, the next few days are a write-off. We’ve got a lot of onshore wind, short-period junk, and the whole water surface is going to be chopped up. Don’t even bother paddling out until we get to the 18th, and even that afternoon is iffy with the tide. From the start, the combined energy is all over the place – it’s weak and messy, dipping between 102 and 323, and the waves are just peaky, walls of whitewater. There’s a lot of nothing happening.

But then, hold on. The 19th rolls around and things start to switch. That’s when we see a proper pulse of swell start to push in. The wind swings offshore out of the ENE, and it’s clean. Now, this is at Playa de Arrigunaga (Basque Country). We’re looking at a solid 7 ft of NW swell, with a period of 13 seconds – that’s got some push behind it. The combined energy jumps way up to 1583, which is strong. This is the standout of the whole stretch. The wave direction is right, the wind is right, and the water’s going to be clean. This is the one you want to be out for if you’ve got the skills – anything over 8 ft is expert territory, and this is right on the edge, so be honest with yourself. The next morning, the 20th, is glassy with 5 ft and a long 11-second period, and it’s clean but smaller. Good, but not as potent as Saturday.

After that, the 21st and 22nd keep things surfable – we’ve got clean, glassy mornings with 5 ft and 4 ft respectively, periods holding at 12 seconds. It’s all good, clean surf, but the energy is dropping. The 23rd and 24th are small and pretty weak – only 2 ft to 2 ft. You might get a wave if you’re desperate, but it’s not worth the effort. The combined energy is just a whisper, down in the 50s and 60s.

There is a little rebound on the 25th. It’s a Friday, and we get a fun, clean 4 ft from the NW with a 12-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore. It’s not the big swell of the 19th, but it’s friendly, clean, and very surfable. It’s an easy day.

After that, it just fades out. The 26th is tiny, 3 ft, and the 27th and 28th are even smaller – nothing but knee-high slop. The 29th is about as small as it gets, 1 ft to 2 ft, with no energy. The window closes.

So, to be plain: the 19th is the day. That’s your best shot – bigger swell, clean offshore wind, and good energy. The 21st and 22nd have cleaner, smaller waves if you want a less intense session. The 25th is a little bonus. The rest, you’re just looking at the ocean.

Water temp is around 71°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – feels nice, keeps you in a shorty or maybe a springy.

Alright, stay stoked. There’s a wave out there with your name on it.

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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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NW
11
0.9
NW
10
0.7
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10
1.4
WNW
5
0.6
NW
11
1.4
NW
7
1.4
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1.6
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16
2.5
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14
2.1
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13
1.9
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13
1.5
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12
1.4
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
11
1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
229
151
92
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189
323
380
615
505
309
138
788
2448
1528
1207
647
483
396
300
Wind (km/h)
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NE
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S
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WNW
20
NW
10
NNW
10
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15
NNW
10
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10
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15
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10
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15
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High Tide
7:26PM3.95m
7:40AM3.77m
7:59PM3.67m
8:13AM3.54m
8:35PM3.36m
8:49AM3.29m
9:17PM3.05m
9:35AM3.04m
10:20PM2.78m
10:50AM2.83m
00:07AM2.64m
12:42PM2.79m
1:46AM2.74m
Low Tide
1:35AM0.60m
1:51PM0.66m
2:08AM0.86m
2:27PM0.93m
2:44AM1.16m
3:08PM1.21m
3:24AM1.45m
4:00PM1.48m
4:21AM1.71m
5:18PM1.68m
5:53AM1.84m
7:08PM1.67m
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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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