
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NNW swell with 835 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board, let's talk about what's happening at Playa de Arrigunaga.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. Friday the 4th is pretty much flat, with a weak 2ft swell and onshore wind, so don't even bother. There's a quiet period for a couple of days before we see any real action.
Things start to look up on Saturday morning the 5th. We've got a clean 3ft swell from the NW with a light cross-offshore breeze from the east. The energy is ramping up nicely (291), and it's looking like a fun little session for the intermediate crew. The afternoon gets a bit more push as the swell builds to 4ft from the NNW with a long 13-second period, packing a solid punch (709). But the wind swings onshore, making it a bit messy, so the morning is the clear winner here.
Now, keep your eyes on Sunday morning the 6th. That's the standout. The wind drops to glassy from the WNW, and the swell is a clean 5ft out of the NW with a 12-second period. The energy is strong (571), and with those conditions, it's going to be a beautiful morning with clean, lined-up waves. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 72°, so you won't need a thick wetsuit.
Monday the 7th morning has a glassy surface again, but the swell drops to 2ft. It's a long-period groundswell (15 seconds), so expect long waits between sets. It's surfable, but you'll be working for it.
The middle of the week – from Tuesday the 8th through to Thursday the 10th – is a mixed bag of onshore winds and average conditions. The swell sticks around in the 3ft to 5ft range, but with cross-onshore breezes, the quality is pretty poor. The only real window is Thursday the 10th morning, where it goes glassy again with a 4ft NNW swell, but by the afternoon the wind is back on it.
There's another gap in quality until we get to Monday the 14th. The morning of the 14th looks promising, with a glassy start and a 4ft NW swell (273). It's a good call for a late-morning paddle. The following week continues to be dominated by small, weak swells and onshore winds, making it a tough stretch for finding anything special.
The 16th, 17th, and 18th have some glassy mornings, but the swell is tiny and weak, with energy readings below 100. You might get a knee-high ripple, but it's not worth the drive. The 16-day window really fizzles out from there.
For the best bet, I'm locking in Sunday morning, the 6th of September. Get out there early for the glass, the 5ft NW swell, and the clean conditions. The Saturday morning of the 5th is your second-best option if you can't wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
55 | 58 | 93 | 122 | 606 | 784 | 558 | 341 | 163 | 107 | 208 | 242 | 166 | 200 | 183 | 260 | 485 | 517 | 359 | 115 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:59AM3.30m | 10:46PM3.10m | 11:25AM3.14m | 00:29AM2.99m | 1:06PM3.19m | 2:03AM3.13m | 2:27PM3.43m | 3:11AM3.40m | 3:28PM3.75m | 4:03AM3.68m | 4:18PM4.04m | 4:46AM3.90m | 5:01PM4.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:25PM1.19m | 4:57AM1.41m | 5:53PM1.34m | 6:33AM1.50m | 7:34PM1.25m | 8:07AM1.34m | 8:53PM0.97m | 9:14AM1.04m | 9:49PM0.66m | 10:05AM0.74m | 10:35PM0.40m | 10:48AM0.48m | 11:16PM0.24m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | |
— | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
55 | 58 | 93 | 122 | 606 | 784 | 558 | 341 | 163 | 83 | 208 | 242 | 166 | 200 | 183 | 145 | 485 | 517 | 359 | 115 | 142 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | NNW 11 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | W 18 | NW 5 | NW 9 | — | — | — | NW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | — | — | NNW 11 | — |
2 | — | — | 85 | 95 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 65 | — | — | — | 7 | 260 | 17 | — | — | 93 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 84 | — | — | — | — | — | 107 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | — | NNW 4 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 10 | — | 9 | — | 12 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 24 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
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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.










