Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the ocean’s got cookin’ for us over this stretch. It’s a bit of a slow burn to start, so don't go getting your hopes up for this weekend. We're looking at a calm spell first, but there are some promising waves on the horizon if you're willing to wait.

We kick things off with a whole lot of nothing for the first couple of days. Saturday the 12th is flat and clean, with the water sitting at a warm 72°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s pleasant, but there’s no surf to speak of. The next couple of days have some small pulses, but it's all pretty gutless and the winds are messy. Not worth the paddle out.

The first real sign of life shows up on Sunday the 13th. The swell fills in from the northwest with 4.3ft faces and a nice long 13-second period. The energy is moderate, and with that glassy morning, Plentzia (Basque Country) is looking like a proper little wave. It's not huge, but the period is there, and it'll be clean. This is the best option for a beginner to get out there. This is your window if you’re just finding your feet.

Then we hit a bit of a lull again. Monday the 14th has some small, average waves but nothing special. Tuesday and Wednesday turn messy, with onshore winds and short-period windswell. On Tuesday afternoon the wind really picks up, and the swell jumps to 6.2ft but with a weak 6-second period. That’s a messy, blown-out mess. You might see some kites out, but not many surfers. The ocean is just not cooperating.

Thursday the 17th has a bit more size, around 4.9ft with a longer 11-second period. But the wind is cross-onshore and it’s going to be choppy. Looks like a struggle, not a pleasure cruise.

We get a small reprieve on Friday the 18th with some smaller waves, but nothing to write home about.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Saturday the 19th is the first standout. The swell is up to 6.2ft from the northwest with a solid 13-second period. This is a real proper swell. It's getting to the size where the beginners should be careful, but for the boys and girls who know what they're doing, this could be a fun one.

After a few average days, the next real highlight hits on Monday the 21st. The morning looks absolutely glassy, with light winds and a solid 4.9ft of swell from the NNW. This is the biggest period we’ve seen, at a very long 14 seconds. This is a proper groundswell. The forecast says "very good surf conditions" and I believe it. The long period could make it a bit straight at the beach, but there should be some nice lines pushing through. This is one of the best windows we’ve got. The afternoon pushes up to 6.2ft, but the wind swings cross-shore, so the morning is the go.

The week after that is a mixed bag. Tuesday has a decent swell with good energy, but winds are a bit tricky. The surf stays in the 3.3ft to 5.2ft range, with some clean mornings here and there. Nothing else is really going to knock your socks off, but there will be waves for those who are keen.

So, to wrap it up: the start is a dud, but mark your calendars for the 19th and especially the morning of the 21st. That’s where the real quality is. A couple of promising, long-range days, but as always, the ocean can change its mind. Keep an eye on the charts.

Stay stoked.

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