Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
23.7° C
3.1° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, N swell with 200 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. 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+)11AM (Wed 22nd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 22nd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at the surf outlook for Playa de Arrigunaga.

Alright, it's a bit of a slow start for the next week or so, but there's a ripper of a window coming up towards the end of July and into the very start of August. The first few days are pretty quiet, with only tiny, weak swell and poor conditions, so don't bother waxing up just yet. There's a solid gap of no real surf recommendations from now until late July.

The first real sniff of something decent arrives on the morning of Monday, 27 July. The swell is still only 4.3ft from the WNW with a modest period, but the wind is glassy, so it'll be clean. The combined energy is moderate (197). It's surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Now, the standout is Tuesday, 28 July. The morning session is the one to circle. We've got a clean 8.2ft NW swell with a decent period of 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy, so it's going to be firing. The combined energy is strong (987). This is proper, clean, and powerful. However, note that at 8.2ft, this is getting into expert-only territory. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 9.8ft, and the forecast says it's too big for this break, so stick to the morning.

Wednesday, 29 July is also a cracker. The morning is clean with a 7.5ft NW swell and a cross-offshore breeze, with strong energy (1120). Again, this is a big swell for experts only. After that, the swell drops back through the 30th, but the conditions remain clean with a cross-offshore breeze.

The water temperature is 74.3°, which is a massive 5.4° warmer than normal for this time of year, so it's very unusual. The water will feel like a bath.

The upcoming Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are the best on offer. It's a bonafide groundswell event, so the waves will have good shape and energy, but it's going to be big, so only the experienced crew should be out there.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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NW
9
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6
1.2
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7
1.4
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1.4
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1.3
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Energy kJ
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78
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200
184
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166
130
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59
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26
43
36
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25
19
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
NNE
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
NNE
10
WSW
5
NNE
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15
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10
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WNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:01AM3.62m
9:20PM3.78m
9:49AM3.42m
10:11PM3.50m
10:42AM3.23m
11:08PM3.25m
11:42AM3.08m
00:14AM3.05m
12:50PM3.01m
1:28AM2.96m
1:58PM3.05m
2:36AM2.99m
2:58PM3.16m
3:32AM3.10m
Low Tide
3:00PM0.78m
3:33AM0.81m
3:48PM1.01m
4:21AM1.07m
4:40PM1.23m
5:15AM1.31m
5:43PM1.41m
6:19AM1.48m
6:59PM1.50m
7:33AM1.54m
8:16PM1.45m
8:40AM1.49m
9:18PM1.31m
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6:48
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9:46
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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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