Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NW swell with 816 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Plentzia this week:
The surf forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. 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 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s check out what’s brewing for Plentzia. It’s gonna be a slow start, but the second week has some real juice if you’re keen to wait.
The water’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, running about 72°F. That’s a nice little bonus.
First few days, it’s tiny. We’re talking knee-high dribble from the NW with barely any energy. Wednesday the 2nd has some 3ft swell but it’s weak (83 energy), and the wind is okay but not magic. Honestly, not worth the paddle. Thursday and Friday are even smaller. Leave your board on the rack.
Then, on Saturday the 5th, things perk up. The morning is ordinary, but the afternoon brings a clean 5ft NW swell with 13-second period. That’s proper groundswell (327 to 683 energy) and with a light offshore breeze, it’ll have some shape. First day worth a look.
Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th get blown out by onshore westerlies. The swell is there, 5ft and 2ft, but it’s messy. Not worth it.
The real standout? That’s Saturday the 12th of September. The morning is glassy with 4ft NW swell, but the afternoon ramps up. Clean, 6ft NW swell with 11 seconds at 794 energy. That’s a solid, punchy wave with light cross-offshore wind. It’s gonna be a good session.
But the absolute best on offer is Sunday the 13th of September. Morning has 5ft NW swell at 13 seconds, clean offshore from the ESE, and 973 energy. The afternoon stays clean with 5ft NW and 12-second period. That’s a long, lined-up groundswell. For a beach break, watch out – it might section a bit, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be peeling. Keep an eye on the crowds as it can get busy.
There’s another strong pulse on Tuesday the 15th of September. The afternoon brings a 4ft swell from the NNW with a very long 16-second period. That’s 1073 energy – serious power. That kind of period is best on a reef or point, but at Plentzia it’ll still offer some bombs. The wind is light offshore, so it’ll be clean.
After that, the wind turns onshore and the quality drops. Wednesday the 16th starts with a 5ft NW swell, but the wind is onshore and it’s uncertain. From there, it’s a slow decline into small, choppy conditions.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The second week kicks off with a clean, fun Saturday and Sunday. The standout is Sunday the 13th – that’s the one to circle. The 15th is also a serious session if you handle the long-period power. The rest is just waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
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82 | 53 | 31 | 29 | 48 | 26 | 46 | 57 | 88 | 324 | 680 | 766 | 497 | 303 | 163 | 97 | 152 | 110 | 204 | 204 | 109 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:18AM3.45m | 8:39PM3.41m | 9:03AM3.25m | 9:31PM3.13m | 10:00AM3.04m | 10:42PM2.87m | 11:22AM2.88m | 00:21AM2.76m | 1:02PM2.92m | 1:56AM2.87m | 2:24PM3.17m | 3:06AM3.13m | 3:25PM3.49m | 3:58AM3.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:25PM0.46m | 2:50AM0.59m | 3:15PM0.68m | 3:43AM0.86m | 4:19PM0.92m | 4:54AM1.09m | 5:46PM1.05m | 6:27AM1.17m | 7:23PM0.96m | 7:54AM1.02m | 8:40PM0.70m | 9:00AM0.74m | 9:37PM0.39m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
82 | 53 | 31 | 29 | 48 | 26 | 46 | 57 | 88 | 324 | 680 | 766 | 497 | 303 | 163 | 83 | 152 | 110 | 204 | 204 | 109 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 15 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | N 5 | — | — | NW 14 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | — | — | NW 11 |
1 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 12 | — | — | 97 | 78 | 64 | — | — | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | — | ENE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 27 | 22 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 89 | 75 | 192 | 89 | 4 | 4 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 62 | 40 | 6 | 40 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 29 |
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Information about the Plentzia Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Plentzia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Plentzia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Plentzia 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 (Plentzia) 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 Plentzia 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.
Plentzia is 8 km (5 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.











