Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Barrika surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, NNW swell with 672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with NW 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Barrika over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what we’ve got coming up over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp at Playa de Barrika is sitting at 74° right now, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a nice surprise for the skin.
The pattern ahead is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a slow start, then a decent window around Monday the 31st of August, and another promising pulse early in the second week. Overall, the standout is Monday morning, August 31st. That’s the pick of the period.
Let’s break it down. Friday the 29th and Saturday the 30th are pretty ordinary. The swell is around 4ft to 5ft from the NW, but the wind is messy – cross-on, cross-off, or just cross. The wave energy is moderate (388 to 252). Not worth rushing out for.
Now, Monday the 31st of August is where it gets good. The morning is glassy clean with a NW swell of 5ft, period around 10 seconds, and wave energy ramping up to 469 – that’s solid moderate energy. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off breeze, and energy hits 551. This is the best on offer. The swell direction (NW) is right on the money for this reef break. Keep in mind Playa de Barrika is a reef break that’s inconsistent and can be a bit sheltered, so when it’s on, it’s a treat. The morning glass will be sweet.
Tuesday the 1st of September keeps clean conditions, with offshore wind in the morning and a 4ft NW swell. Energy drops to 299, but it’s still surfable. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd see a big drop in size – down to 1ft to 3ft – with very low energy (44 to 99). That’s a lull for a few days.
Friday the 4th Saturday the 5th of September bring a new pulse. Saturday morning has offshore wind and a 4ft NW swell (energy 351), but the standout is Saturday afternoon: a 5ft NNW swell with a 13-second period, strong energy at 649, and gentle offshore wind. That’s a long-period groundswell, which will wrap nicely into this reef. It’s a solid option for experienced surfers – the size is manageable but the period will push some clean lines through.
The rest of the second week drops off again. Sunday the 6th is clean but smaller, and from Monday the 7th into the 13th of September, we’re mostly looking at waist-high or smaller surf with low energy (42 to 248). There are a few glassy mornings, but the swell just isn’t there. By the 13th, it’s barely breaking.
In short: pin your hopes on Monday the 31st of August for the best combo of clean conditions and decent swell. The Saturday afternoon on the 5th of September is worth a look too, especially if you like a longer period groundswell. The rest of the time, you might be better off with a coffee and a long walk.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 388 | 307 | 281 | 327 | 252 | 244 | 469 | 551 | 425 | 299 | 222 | 145 | 69 | 53 | 31 | 25 | 99 | 102 | 100 | 120 | 170 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:14PM3.86m | 6:32AM3.65m | 6:46PM3.86m | 7:05AM3.65m | 7:20PM3.79m | 7:39AM3.58m | 7:57PM3.63m | 8:18AM3.45m | 8:39PM3.41m | 9:03AM3.25m | 9:31PM3.13m | 10:00AM3.04m | 10:42PM2.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:00PM0.20m | 00:23AM0.09m | 12:32PM0.16m | 00:55AM0.10m | 1:07PM0.18m | 1:30AM0.19m | 1:44PM0.29m | 2:07AM0.36m | 2:25PM0.46m | 2:50AM0.59m | 3:15PM0.68m | 3:43AM0.86m | 4:19PM0.92m | 4:54AM1.09m | |||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 388 | 307 | 281 | 327 | 252 | 244 | 469 | 551 | 425 | 299 | 222 | 145 | 69 | 53 | 31 | 19 | 99 | 102 | 100 | 120 | 170 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 87 | 93 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
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