Playa de Barrika Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.98° W

Playa de Barrika Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa de Barrika sea temperature is
19.8°C
2.5° 

Playa de Barrika surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa de Barrika surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, NW swell with 14,132 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Barrika this week:

The surf forecast for Playa de Barrika over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Barrika in the next 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 2PM. 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+) 5PM (Thu 22nd Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 26th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 23rd Oct)18ft (5.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
13
3.5
NW
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3.5
NW
12
3
NW
12
2.5
NW
12
2.5
NNW
12
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NW
12
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NW
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NW
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NW
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NNW
12
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NNW
12
2.5
NNW
13
2.5
NW
11
3.5
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NW
14
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NNW
14
2.2
NW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
552
1684
3061
3226
2002
1888
1890
8981
10783
5226
2725
2529
2615
1359
3455
3359
3463
2905
1584
Wind (km/h)
15
S
40
WNW
25
WNW
15
SW
10
S
10
SE
10
W
35
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35
WNW
25
W
25
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25
WNW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
WNW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
NE
5
SSE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
1:44AM2.60m
1:59PM2.88m
2:33AM2.85m
2:44PM3.13m
3:12AM3.12m
3:23PM3.39m
3:48AM3.39m
4:00PM3.62m
4:23AM3.63m
4:38PM3.81m
4:59AM3.80m
5:17PM3.91m
Low Tide
7:39AM1.24m
8:16PM0.97m
8:29AM0.99m
8:57PM0.70m
9:10AM0.72m
9:34PM0.43m
9:48AM0.45m
10:10PM0.21m
10:25AM0.22m
10:46PM0.05m
11:04AM0.05m
11:24PM-0.01m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Playa de Barrika Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa de Barrika 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 Barrika can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Barrika 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 Barrika) 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 Barrika 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 Barrika is 6 km (4 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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