
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NNW swell with 141 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with NNW 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Playa de Arrigunaga.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks look pretty quiet. There’s a real lull setting in, and for the first few days, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves. It’s going to be a slow start, so don’t get your hopes up for anything decent until we get further into the forecast.
The first window where we see a little pulse arrives on the morning of the 7th of August. It’s not big, with swell around 3ft from the NW, and the period is short at 8 seconds. The combined energy is only 91, so it’s weak. But the wind is dead calm, glassy, and it’s clean. You could get a few fun ones if you’re desperate, but it’s still just ordinary surf.
The real standout, and the only one worth making a plan for, is the morning of the 16th of August. We get a bit more push with swell hitting 4ft from the NNW, and the period is still short at 7 seconds, but the combined energy climbs to 148 (moderate). The wind is light NW, glassy again. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s the best we’ve got. It’s a sandbar break, so it’ll be a bit peaky, and with the short period, it won’t have much power. Still, for a clean, small-wave session, it’s your best bet. Water temperature is a touch warmer than normal at 74°, so you’ll be comfy in a shorty.
The rest of the time, it’s tiny, choppy, or onshore. There’s a long gap from the 1st right through to the 6th with nothing worth mentioning. Then again on the 8th and 9th, we get some onshore wind and a bit more size, but it’s messy. For the most part, this is a stretch of poor conditions. Playa de Arrigunaga is fairly consistent, so this blank run is a bit of a bummer, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
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18 | 15 | 22 | 40 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 31 | 28 | 20 | 26 | 17 | 97 | 97 | 132 | 120 | 141 | 84 | 64 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 7:34AM3.67m | 7:49PM3.88m | 8:08AM3.63m | 8:25PM3.78m | 8:46AM3.54m | 9:06PM3.62m | 9:31AM3.42m | 9:57PM3.43m | 10:29AM3.29m | 11:04PM3.23m | 11:43AM3.20m | 00:30AM3.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:33AM0.60m | 1:42PM0.68m | 2:07AM0.66m | 2:18PM0.75m | 2:44AM0.77m | 2:58PM0.87m | 3:26AM0.92m | 3:46PM1.02m | 4:16AM1.10m | 4:45PM1.18m | 5:21AM1.28m | 6:03PM1.28m | |||||||
— | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 6 | NW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
18 | 15 | 22 | 40 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 31 | 28 | 20 | 26 | 15 | 97 | 97 | 132 | 120 | 141 | 84 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNE 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 4 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
14 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 5 | 17 | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 4 | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 5 | 261 | 469 | 69 | 373 | 127 | 127 | 127 | 493 | 235 | 354 | 379 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
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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.











