Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
23.6° C
2.2° 

Plentzia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Plentzia surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, WNW swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 16th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 16th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 14th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Plentzia over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be honest – it’s not looking like a classic run. There’s a long stretch of small, weak surf and messy wind.

Right off the bat, there’s a big gap. From Sunday, August 9th, right through to Friday, August 21st, we’re looking at nearly two weeks of very little to get excited about. The water temp is 75°F, which is about 4°F warmer than usual – that’s notably warm for this time of year, so the water will feel good even if the waves don’t.

From the 9th through the 21st, almost every session is marked as “poor surf conditions.” Swell heights barely hit 3ft, periods are mostly under 10 seconds, and the wind is often cross, cross-on, or onshore. The combined energy is weak, with values mostly between 35 and 91 (weak energy).

The one potential standout window shows up around Saturday, August 22nd. Saturday morning sees a 2ft NW swell, period of 11 seconds, with glassy conditions and an ENE wind of only 3 mph. The combined energy hits 136 (moderate). The water is still warm and the wind is glassy, so it’ll be clean. But the swell is small, and Plentzia is a sheltered spot that rarely breaks anyway – so this is for the keen, patient surfer.

Saturday afternoon, the 22nd, holds up with a 3ft NW swell, 10-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NE at 9 mph. Combined energy is 141 (moderate). It’s ordinary, but it’s the best of a very quiet stretch.

Then Monday morning, August 24th, sees the biggest swell of the outlook: 3ft from the NW, period 8 seconds, with a clean offshore wind from the ESE at 3 mph. The combined energy jumps to 225 (moderate). The offshore wind is a major positive – it’ll clean things right up. But the swell is still small, and it’s a beachy setup, so don’t expect barrels.

The big picture: This is a blank run. Plentzia is a spot that rarely breaks, so a long stretch of flat or poor conditions is pretty normal here. If you’re desperate, the 22nd and 24th of August are your best bets – early mornings with glass or offshore wind, and a bit more energy in the water. But honestly, it’s more of a paddle than a surf.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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46
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:25PM3.15m
3:07AM3.15m
3:31PM3.44m
4:06AM3.39m
4:26PM3.74m
4:57AM3.60m
5:14PM3.99m
5:42AM3.74m
5:58PM4.12m
6:23AM3.80m
6:39PM4.13m
7:03AM3.76m
7:19PM4.02m
Low Tide
8:40PM0.71m
9:06AM0.72m
9:43PM0.42m
10:02AM0.46m
10:36PM0.15m
10:51AM0.22m
11:23PM-0.05m
11:36AM0.06m
00:07AM-0.15m
12:17PM-0.01m
00:47AM-0.12m
12:58PM0.02m
1:26AM0.01m
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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.

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