Playa de Barrika surf break

Playa de Barrika surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

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Playa de Barrika surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Barrika sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (May 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 25th May)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 26th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.3
NW
16
0.6
NW
15
1.1
NW
13
1.2
NW
13
1.2
NW
12
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NW
13
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
45
42
176
386
466
423
409
273
165
120
108
90
61
29
29
27
66
66
75
94
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
10
W
15
SE
15
SE
5
W
5
E
10
NE
5
S
5
NNE
10
NE
5
S
5
NW
15
NW
10
W
10
WNW
20
NW
10
W
15
WNW
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:40AM3.12m
1:24PM2.92m
1:44AM3.12m
2:20PM3.02m
2:38AM3.15m
3:07PM3.14m
3:24AM3.20m
3:47PM3.25m
4:05AM3.24m
4:23PM3.34m
4:42AM3.28m
4:58PM3.41m
5:18AM3.30m
Low Tide
6:09PM1.01m
6:57AM0.83m
7:17PM0.97m
7:54AM0.79m
8:14PM0.88m
8:42AM0.73m
9:03PM0.78m
9:24AM0.68m
9:45PM0.67m
10:02AM0.63m
10:24PM0.58m
10:39AM0.59m
11:02PM0.52m
11:15AM0.58m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:37
9:38
9:39
9:39
9:40
9:42
9:43
9:44
11
Temp °C
27
27
28
34
33
28
34
26
28
31
27
26
28
27
26
25
22
19
20
17
17
27
27
24
31
30
25
30
25
26
28
27
26
26
28
26
24
21
19
19
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
NW
15
1.1
NW
13
1.2
NW
13
1.2
NW
12
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.8
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.5
NW
12
0.5
NW
12
0.8
WNW
5
0.6
NW
11
Energy kJ
65
45
32
176
386
466
423
409
273
165
120
108
90
61
9
29
20
66
66
28
94
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
NE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.6
NW
11
Energy kJ
1
5
30
47
44
2
2
4
3
29
4
27
11
11
75
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
5
0.3
NW
16
0.3
NE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.1
W
15
0.2
NNE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.1
NW
13
Energy kJ
1
42
2
5
4
2
1
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
2
0.4
SE
3
0.4
E
4
0.4
E
4
0.3
E
3
0.4
ENE
3
0.3
NE
4
0.6
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
6
Energy kJ
1
2
4
4
1
3
2
11
11
7
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
2
2
2
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
77
514
53
27
99
4
27
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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