Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.35° N 3.02° W

Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Arrigunaga sea temperature is
22.6° C
2.6° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NW swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. 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+) 8AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a real mixed bag for Playa de Arrigunaga, and you’ll be twiddling your thumbs more than paddling out. The first solid window of surf doesn’t kick in until July 20th, so there’s a long stretch of flat or junk beforehand.

Starting off, from now through July 19th, it’s pretty grim. The early mornings on the 12th and 13th have tiny, weak swell (combined energy 63 and 86) with onshore or cross-off winds, and the waves are just too small to bother with. We’re talking 2ft to 3ft of sloppy, short-period stuff that’s barely surfable. The 15th and 16th are even worse – glassy conditions but with swell heights under 2ft, and the energy readings are in the teens (20, 22, 29). Honestly, you’d be better off cleaning your board. The 17th, 18th, and 19th are no better, with tiny swell and cross-onshore winds keeping it messy.

Then, on the morning of Monday, July 20th, things start to rumble to life. The swell jumps to 6ft from the NW, with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy hits 261. The wind is glassy, so that’s a plus. But the waves are described as “very ordinary conditions,” so it’s not a home run. The afternoon sees a bigger 7ft NW swell (energy 428) with a clean cross-off breeze, but the quality is still marginal.

The standout opens up on Tuesday, July 21st. Huge, clean NW groundswell rolls in at 10ft, with a period of 9 seconds and a massive combined energy of 1227. The wind is offshore from the SE, keeping things clean. But here’s the catch – with the swell over 8ft, this is expert-only territory. It’s gonna be pumping, but if you’re not a solid surfer, stay out of the way. The morning and afternoon both look powerful, but it’s a big wave slot.

Wednesday, July 22nd still has plenty of energy, with 7ft NW swell (energy 760) and glassy conditions in the morning. That’s a solid, clean surf day for experienced surfers, but the afternoon turns to crap with onshore wind. The 23rd sees a drop to 4ft NW swell, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s not great.

From July 24th onward, it fades fast. Tiny, weak swell and poor conditions mean you’re out of luck again until the 27th, when a small 3ft NNW swell (energy 86) shows up with glassy morning conditions, but it’s just “surfable” – not a standout.

So, the best bet is Tuesday, July 21st for the big wave crew, and Wednesday, July 22nd morning for a slightly smaller but still solid session. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for not much.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 35°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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6
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Energy kJ
63
54
132
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86
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14
13
Wind (km/h)
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15
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20
NW
15
WNW
5
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10
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High Tide
3:12AM3.53m
3:37PM3.77m
4:12AM3.70m
4:32PM3.99m
5:06AM3.86m
5:24PM4.17m
5:56AM3.95m
6:13PM4.28m
6:44AM3.97m
7:00PM4.29m
7:30AM3.92m
7:47PM4.20m
8:16AM3.79m
Low Tide
8:58PM0.90m
9:24AM0.90m
9:59PM0.65m
10:21AM0.72m
10:54PM0.42m
11:12AM0.55m
11:45PM0.26m
12:00PM0.44m
00:32AM0.19m
12:46PM0.41m
1:18AM0.22m
1:31PM0.46m
2:03AM0.35m
2:15PM0.59m
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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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