Playa de Laga surf break

Playa de Laga surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 07 May 2026 CEST
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Playa de Laga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa de Laga sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is 2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Laga this week:

The surf forecast for Playa de Laga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Laga in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 7th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 7th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 14th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
6
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
14
0.6
NNW
12
0.6
NNW
11
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
11
0.4
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
7
0.7
NW
6
0.4
NW
9
1.2
NW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
68
47
31
22
49
101
82
35
25
18
33
59
21
32
65
48
35
37
27
86
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
ENE
15
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
15
SE
10
SSE
20
S
5
W
10
ENE
10
WSW
5
WNW
15
NE
0
E
5
NNW
15
NNE
10
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
W
cross-off
cross
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:32AM2.82m
8:51PM2.94m
9:21AM2.66m
9:46PM2.81m
10:26AM2.55m
10:54PM2.75m
11:42AM2.55m
00:07AM2.80m
12:54PM2.68m
1:12AM2.95m
1:52PM2.91m
2:07AM3.18m
2:42PM3.17m
2:58AM3.42m
Low Tide
2:37PM1.06m
3:15AM1.08m
3:28PM1.20m
4:15AM1.19m
4:32PM1.29m
5:26AM1.19m
5:46PM1.28m
6:35AM1.07m
6:54PM1.15m
7:34AM0.86m
7:52PM0.93m
8:25AM0.61m
8:43PM0.66m
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rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
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6:56
6:54
6:52
6:52
6:50
6:50
6:48
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9:17
9:19
9:21
9:22
9:22
9:23
9:24
1
1
2
3
1
2
Temp °C
14
17
16
18
21
17
18
22
20
18
19
17
16
17
16
15
17
15
15
15
14
11
12
14
16
19
16
16
20
18
17
16
16
15
14
15
15
15
13
12
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
6
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NE
4
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
14
0.6
NNW
12
0.6
NNW
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.3
NW
11
0.4
NNW
9
0.6
WNW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.4
NNW
5
0.7
NNW
9
0.6
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
7
0.2
NNW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NW
8
Energy kJ
34
68
16
31
22
49
101
82
23
25
18
33
16
12
11
65
48
35
10
23
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
N
4
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
7
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
NNW
8
0.3
NE
3
0.6
NNW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
NW
5
0.2
N
8
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
35
47
4
1
14
13
29
35
12
6
2
59
21
32
7
4
5
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
7
0.1
NW
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
10
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
W
10
Energy kJ
2
10
10
8
17
8
3
7
6
4
2
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
4
0.3
S
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
E
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
SSW
2
0.7
NW
6
0.7
NW
5
1.2
NW
6
Energy kJ
33
1
1
1
3
1
37
27
86
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
3
0
0
304
0
0
0
0
27
27
28
0
112
0
0
112
104
35
321
35
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
6
9
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
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Information about the Playa de Laga Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa de Laga 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 Laga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Laga 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 Laga) 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 Laga 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 Laga is 5 km (3 miles) from Bermeo. If you plan a holiday in Pais Vasco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bermeo. Bermeo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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