Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
22.8°C
1.8° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,363 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 (Aug 31) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) 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 (Sep 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 31st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 5th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on offer for us here.

Looks like we are in for a bit of a slow start, but there's some real quality brewing if you can wait. The water is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Sunday, August 30th. Head to Playa de Arrigunaga for the early morning session. We've got a clean 4.3ft NW swell pushing in with a solid 10-second period. The wind is glassy, dead calm, and the wave energy is moderate (327). It’s a sandbar break that is fairly consistent, so expect some fun, clean lines. It’s not huge, but it’ll be a joy to surf. Come afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it all falls apart, so get it while you can.

Monday morning, August 31st, is another early-bird special. The swell bumps up to 5.6ft from the NW, still with that 10-second period, and the energy kicks up to a strong level (542). Glassy conditions again from the WNW wind. This is a great window for intermediate surfers. By the afternoon, the wind gets messy again.

After that, we hit a dry spell. Tuesday through Thursday is a mix of marginal and poor conditions with tiny waves. You’ll be staring at flat water for a few days.

Now, mark your calendar for Saturday, September 5th. This is the standout. The early morning session at Playa de Arrigunaga looks fantastic. We’ve got a 4.6ft groundswell from the NNW, and the period is a very long 14 seconds, which usually means heaps of energy and long, walling waves. The combined energy is extremely strong (1211). The wind is light and glassy from the ESE. This is the kind of morning where you paddle out and don't want to come in. The afternoon gets a bit trickier as the wind picks up and the swell pushes to 6.6ft, which is pushing into expert territory for a beach break, especially with that long period which can make it close out a bit.

Sunday the 6th still has some decent leftovers, with a 4.6ft NNW swell and a clean offshore ESE breeze. The energy is still strong (467). It’s a good option if you missed Saturday.

After that, the surf drops right off again. Tuesday the 8th offers a tiny, clean wave with offshore wind, but it’s small. From Wednesday the 9th onward, it’s mostly small and wind-affected, with a few clean but tiny days scattered through the middle of the month. Nothing worth getting excited about.

So, the call is clear: Saturday morning, September 5th is the absolute standout. Get on it. Otherwise, enjoy the glassy dawn patrols on Sunday and Monday morning of the first weekend.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
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0
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
10
1.3
NW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.7
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
1.3
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.6
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8
0.4
NW
10
0.8
NW
9
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NNW
14
1.2
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NNW
14
2
NNW
13
1.8
NNW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
327
252
250
542
651
475
299
296
176
69
53
39
25
99
82
140
486
542
788
1321
844
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
NW
5
WSW
5
WNW
15
N
5
NE
5
NE
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
ENE
10
NNE
5
SE
5
E
10
NNE
0
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5
NW
10
N
0
WNW
5
E
15
NE
5
SSE
Wind State
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cross
off
High Tide
6:48PM4.11m
7:04AM3.92m
7:21PM4.04m
7:38AM3.85m
7:57PM3.88m
8:16AM3.72m
8:39PM3.65m
9:01AM3.52m
9:31PM3.37m
9:59AM3.30m
10:46PM3.10m
11:25AM3.14m
00:29AM2.99m
Low Tide
12:42PM0.43m
1:04AM0.42m
1:15PM0.45m
1:37AM0.50m
1:52PM0.56m
2:14AM0.66m
2:33PM0.73m
2:56AM0.89m
3:21PM0.96m
3:48AM1.16m
4:25PM1.19m
4:57AM1.41m
5:53PM1.34m
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7:39
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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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