Playa de Ereaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Playa de Ereaga. I gotta be straight with you – this spot is a tough one. It’s a sheltered beginner break that rarely breaks, so we’re not looking at a classic surf destination. The forecast is a long, dry spell of very small waves and poor conditions for most of the 16-day window.

We’ve got a big gap of nothing worth paddling out for from the start right through to the 4th of September. Honestly, the first few days are a write-off. The swell is tiny, the wind is junk, and the energy is weak (37 to 65 in the combined energy). Don’t bother.

Saturday, 5th September – now this is interesting. We get a bump in the morning. The swell shows up at 3ft from the NNW with a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined reading jumps to 426. The wind is glassy, which is a huge positive. This is the best on offer early on, but remember, this spot rarely breaks, so this is a bit of a gift. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Sunday, 6th September – the swell holds at 4ft but the morning wind is a cross-onshore. It’s not clean, but it’s surfable. The afternoon turns to onshore junk. Not the standout.

Monday, 7th September – tiny again. 2ft and glassy, but the energy is low (143). You’d be scratching for a ride.

Tuesday, 8th September – onshore wind and rain. Poor.

Wednesday, 9th September – now this is the real standout. The morning is all-time glassy, calm as a lake, with a 5ft NNW swell and a solid 11-second period. The combined energy is strong at 566. This is the best wave of the first week. The water is calm, the waves have push, and it’s clean. For a sheltered spot that rarely breaks, this is a gem. The 5ft is a bit much for true beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s a go.

Then we hit another dry spell. The 10th through the 13th are a mix of onshore junk and tiny glass. Not worth the drive.

Monday, 14th September – another big spike. Get this: 6ft from the NW with a 14-second period, combined energy of 1339, and glassy conditions in the morning. That’s a serious groundswell. The water is calm, the wave is solid. This is a standout for the second week. It’s a big wave for this spot, so only for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets onshore, so hit the dawn patrol.

Tuesday, 15th September – still good. 6ft NNW with 13-second period, glassy morning, energy at 946. Another solid morning session.

The rest of the window fades out. The 16th and 17th are back to small, weak, and onshore conditions. The 18th has a bit of a long-period swell (13 seconds) but only 3ft and cross-on wind, so it’s a pass.

So, to wrap it up: the true standouts are Wednesday, 9th September morning and Monday, 14th September morning. Those are the sessions you want if you’re flexible. The 5th and 15th are also decent. The rest is a waiting game. This spot is inconsistent, so when it lines up, you gotta go.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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