Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
23.2° C
2.9° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, N swell with 187 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 21st Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 21st Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down. For the next 16 days, you’re gonna have to be patient. The first two weeks are pretty flat, with small, weak swell and winds that are mostly onshore or cross-onshore. It’s a long stretch of quiet water, with no real surf to speak of from now until the end of the month. But then, just as the calendar hits August, there’s a glimmer of hope.

The only real standout comes right at the end of the period. On Friday, July 31st, Playa de Arrigunaga is looking like the payoff for waiting. The morning session is the pick of the whole forecast. We’ve got a clean 6 ft swell rolling in from the NW, with a solid 12-second period. That’s a proper groundswell with some real push, and the combined energy is a strong 945—that’s some serious grunt in the water. The wind is offshore from the NE, glassy as hell, so those waves are going to be peeling clean. The water is a balmy 74°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable out there. The afternoon drops a bit to 6 ft with a cross-shore breeze, still good, but the morning is the magic window. Crowds are often an issue here, so if you want a clean peak, you’ll need to be in the water before everyone else gets the same idea.

The rest of the forecast is a write-off. There’s a tiny 2 ft NW windswell on Thursday the 16th, but it’s onshore and messy. The following week is a parade of small, weak swell with cross-winds and chop. A few glassy mornings pop up, like Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th, but the swell is barely 1.0 ft or 1 ft—not worth the wetsuit. The pattern holds through to the end of the month. The swell energy stays low, mostly in the 20 to 100 range, which is weak. The winds are a mix of light and moderate onshore breezes, keeping the surface lumpy. There’s a bit of a pulse on the 30th, with a 5 ft NW swell and a 13-second period showing a massive 939 combined energy, but the wind is a strong 16 mph onshore, ruining it for paddling. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing setup.

So, to sum it up: you’ve got a long, flat spell with a few tiny, clean windows that aren’t worth chasing. The only true standout is the morning of Friday, July 31st. That’s your one shot. Get in early, surf it clean, and don’t expect much else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:00PM4.29m
7:30AM3.92m
7:47PM4.20m
8:16AM3.79m
8:33PM4.02m
9:01AM3.62m
9:20PM3.78m
9:49AM3.42m
10:11PM3.50m
10:42AM3.23m
11:08PM3.25m
11:42AM3.08m
00:14AM3.05m
Low Tide
1:18AM0.22m
1:31PM0.46m
2:03AM0.35m
2:15PM0.59m
2:48AM0.56m
3:00PM0.78m
3:33AM0.81m
3:48PM1.01m
4:21AM1.07m
4:40PM1.23m
5:15AM1.31m
5:43PM1.41m
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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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