Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 542 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with WNW 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 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 Monday (Aug 31) 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 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a seat and let’s talk about what’s coming up over the next couple weeks. It’s a slow start, but there’s some good stuff if you’re willing to wait.
Right now, Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th of August are pretty much a write-off. We’re talking tiny little knee-high waves, barely any energy. The water’s sitting at 24°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but there’s not much to ride. You’re better off doing something else.
Saturday morning the 29th gives us a little hope. The morning glass-off looks clean with 1.4m of NW swell, and the wind is glassy out of the SSE. The energy is moderate (287) – it’s not huge, but it’s a clean little session for intermediates.
Sunday morning the 30th of August is actually the pick of the first week. Glassy calm, 1.4m NW swell, and the energy is up to 400 (moderate). It’s clean, fun, and a solid session for anyone who’s been hanging out. That’s the one to get wet for.
Monday morning the 31st is also good – glassy, 1.5m NW swell, energy at 359. Another clean morning. Then the wind turns on the afternoons and Tuesday through Thursday drop off into weak, poor conditions. Not much to get excited about.
There’s a real quiet patch from Wednesday the 2nd of September through to Friday the 4th – tiny waves, low energy, you’d be struggling to find anything rideable. But then things turn around.
Saturday morning the 5th of September is a proper standout. We’re looking at 1.5m of swell from the NNW, with a solid 12-second period – that’s proper groundswell, nice and punchy. The energy is strong at 695, and with a light cross-off breeze from the east, it’ll be clean. This is the best on offer in the whole run. Playa de Arrigunaga is a sandbar, so that long period might make it a bit walled at times, but with the right banks it’ll be fun.
Then Monday morning the 8th of September is another belter: 1.7m NNW swell, 11-second period, energy hitting 766 – that’s strong. Clean cross-off wind from the east again. This one’s a bit bigger, so it’s more for experienced surfers, but it’s a cracker. The morning window is the go.
After that, the second week fades out again with weaker, smaller surf and more onshore winds. Thursday the 10th has some size (1.9m NW) but the wind is cross-shore and it’s looking marginal – not a high recommendation.
In short: the first real standout is Saturday morning the 5th of September, with the 8th of September a close second. If you’re chasing clean, fun waves, those are your windows. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or just ordinary.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 |
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16 | 55 | 32 | 119 | 112 | 260 | 287 | 227 | 216 | 400 | 361 | 325 | 359 | 542 | 392 | 268 | 183 | 129 | 88 | 54 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 5:16PM3.90m | 5:35AM3.76m | 5:46PM4.03m | 6:04AM3.86m | 6:17PM4.11m | 6:33AM3.92m | 6:48PM4.11m | 7:04AM3.92m | 7:21PM4.04m | 7:38AM3.85m | 7:57PM3.88m | 8:16AM3.72m | 8:39PM3.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:07AM0.75m | 11:30PM0.58m | 11:38AM0.59m | 00:00AM0.46m | 12:10PM0.47m | 00:32AM0.40m | 12:42PM0.43m | 1:04AM0.42m | 1:15PM0.45m | 1:37AM0.50m | 1:52PM0.56m | 2:14AM0.66m | 2:33PM0.73m | 2:56AM0.89m | |||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
16 | 55 | 32 | 119 | 104 | 260 | 287 | 227 | 216 | 400 | 361 | 325 | 359 | 542 | 392 | 268 | 183 | 129 | 88 | 54 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | N 11 | N 4 |
4 | 3 | 12 | 37 | 112 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — |
1 | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 235 | 5 | 62 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 84 | 5 |
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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.











