Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 612 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Arrigunaga in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
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 Playa de Arrigunaga has cookin’ for the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you—there is a long wait ahead before we see anything worthwhile. The first few days are a total write-off, with tiny swell and messy winds, so don’t bother paddling out until we get closer to the end of August. Once we get past that, there are a few windows that start to look interesting, especially into the second week of September, but you’ll need patience.
The water temperature is sittin’ at about 75° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
The first real glimmer of something surfable shows up on Thursday morning, 27 August. We get a 4 ft NW swell with a moderate combined energy (194), and the wind is light and clean (cross-off). It’s surfable but pretty ordinary—nothin’ to get amped about yet.
Friday morning, 28 August, is already lookin’ worse with a cross-on wind messin’ things up. Saturday morning, 29 August, sees a 4 ft NW swell (260 energy) with glassy conditions early—definitely the pick of that first weekend, but still only mediocre. Sunday morning, 30 August, also offers a 4 ft NW swell (244 energy) with dead calm glass, so you could get a few fun ones if you’re keen.
Now, things get a bit more interesting around Tuesday 1 September. A 5 ft NW swell (533 energy) with a longer 11-second period rolls in, but the wind is onshore and conditions are marginal. It’s a step up in size but not in quality. Wednesday morning, 2 September, drops back to 3 ft with glassy conditions—clean, but small.
The real standout in this whole outlook is a couple of weeks out. Sunday morning, 6 September, is shapin’ up to be the best on offer. We’ve got a solid 6 ft NW swell (848 energy) with absolutely glassy conditions—dead calm. That’s clean, lined-up surf that’ll have some punch. The wind is calm too, so you can expect some really nice waves. This is the one to circle on your calendar.
Then Monday morning, 7 September, also looks promising with a 4 ft NW swell, but here’s the kicker—that period jumps to 15 seconds. That’s very long-period groundswell (700 energy). With the wind light and glassy, those waves will have real shape and power, though at a beach-and-sandbar setup like Playa de Arrigunaga, the long period can make things a bit too straight. Still, surfable and clean.
After that, Tuesday 8 September keeps the energy up with a 5 ft NW swell (753 energy) at 13 seconds, but the wind is onshore, so it’s messy.
So, overall, hang tight until the first week of September is over. The standout moments are Sunday 6 September and Monday 7 September for clean, glassy conditions with proper swell. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or just ordinary. Keep an eye on the forecasts—things can change, but right now, those two mornings look like the real deal.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | N 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NW 13 | NNW 5 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
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17 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 30 | 36 | 65 | 31 | 187 | 612 | 220 | 194 | 440 | 396 | 260 | 202 | 126 | 244 | 128 | 75 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:29PM3.25m | 3:59AM3.21m | 4:10PM3.49m | 4:34AM3.42m | 4:45PM3.71m | 5:05AM3.61m | 5:16PM3.90m | 5:35AM3.76m | 5:46PM4.03m | 6:04AM3.86m | 6:17PM4.11m | 6:33AM3.92m | 6:48PM4.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15AM1.45m | 9:47PM1.18m | 9:58AM1.21m | 10:25PM0.95m | 10:34AM0.97m | 10:58PM0.74m | 11:07AM0.75m | 11:30PM0.58m | 11:38AM0.59m | 00:00AM0.46m | 12:10PM0.47m | 00:32AM0.40m | 12:42PM0.43m | 1:04AM0.42m | |||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NW 4 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 10 | SSE 4 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 30 | 36 | 65 | 18 | 187 | — | 220 | 1 | 241 | 396 | 260 | 202 | 126 | 244 | 128 | 75 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 13 | NW 8 | NW 4 | NW 10 | ENE 3 | WNW 6 | NW 13 | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | NW 12 |
5 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 1 | 8 | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | WNW 10 | SSW 3 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | 31 | — | 612 | 4 | 194 | 440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 109 | 293 | 440 | 276 | 76 | 4 | 4 | 110 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 4 | 290 | 35 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 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.











