
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper surf. We've got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy waves on the cards, so don't be expecting any heroics just yet. The water's sitting at 73.8°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick suit while you're waiting for something to show.
The first real chance of anything half-decent doesn't roll in until the 21st of August. Before that, it's a whole lot of nothing. We're talking mornings with knee-high dribble and afternoons chopped up by onshore breezes. Through the first ten days, the swell’s just not there, with energy readings mostly in the weak range – you'll see numbers like 61 and 58, nothing to get excited about. It's a long, slow grind.
Then, on the morning of Friday the 21st, we finally get a small window. Playa de Arrigunaga (Bilbao) is looking at a clean 3ft of NW swell with a 9-second period and, crucially, a light offshore touch from the SE. The energy jumps to 138, which is at least moderate, and it's glassy. It's not big, but it's clean, and for the first time in a while, it'll be worth a look if you're desperate for a slide. The afternoon will likely get a bit cross-shore, so make the most of the morning session. Crowds are often a factor here, so be prepared to share it around.
The following week builds a bit more. On the 23rd of August, Sunday morning, we see another clean, glassy window with a 3ft NW swell and the energy holding. But the real standout is the 24th into the 25th. We start seeing some proper energy – readings of 515 and 420, which is strong. On the 24th, the afternoon pushes up to 5ft from the NW with an 11-second period. That's a step up in size. It's still only for the more experienced though, as it's pushing past that beginner-friendly zone. The 25th holds similar size, but the winds turn onshore, making things a bit messier. Still, that Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning window on the 24th and 25th is the most interesting part of the whole run. It's further out, so treat it as promising but don't book time off work for it just yet.
Overall, we're looking at a long, slow period, with one clean small day coming up on the 21st and a more significant, but less clean, pulse of swell right at the end of the window. Keep your expectations low and your patience high.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
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59 | 61 | 72 | 44 | 35 | 24 | 38 | 71 | 92 | 64 | 42 | 41 | 36 | 50 | 58 | 71 | 108 | 75 | 91 | 75 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:27PM4.00m | 5:00AM3.86m | 5:15PM4.22m | 5:44AM4.00m | 6:00PM4.35m | 6:26AM4.06m | 6:41PM4.36m | 7:05AM4.02m | 7:21PM4.25m | 7:43AM3.90m | 8:00PM4.04m | 8:21AM3.72m | 8:39PM3.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15AM0.77m | 10:48PM0.42m | 11:03AM0.53m | 11:33PM0.23m | 11:47AM0.37m | 00:16AM0.15m | 12:28PM0.30m | 00:56AM0.18m | 1:08PM0.34m | 1:34AM0.32m | 1:46PM0.47m | 2:12AM0.54m | 2:25PM0.68m | 2:50AM0.81m | |||||||
7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | N 5 | N 6 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
59 | 61 | 72 | 44 | 35 | 24 | 38 | 71 | 92 | 64 | 42 | 21 | 32 | 35 | 58 | 71 | 108 | 75 | 91 | 75 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 7 |
2 | — | 3 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | 41 | 36 | — | 33 | — | — | 18 | — | — | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 12 | NW 9 | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 |
— | — | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 6 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | 24 | — | — | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 84 | 4 | 5 | 508 | 84 | 5 | 83 | 4 | 24 | 244 | 62 | 24 | 84 | 0 | 76 | 83 | 28 | 216 | 62 | 51 |
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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.











