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Plentzia Surf Forecast
/ Pais Vasco (35 surf breaks) /
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Plentzia surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 29 Mar 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Plentzia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
13.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Friday (Apr 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 4th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 3721 | 2033 | 1481 | 822 | 1652 | 4574 | 3265 | 3863 | 2624 | 1633 | 991 | 639 | 689 | 450 | 377 | 235 | 188 | 355 | 653 | 1513 | 6018 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:27PM 3.15 | 3:42AM 3.49 | 4:11PM 3.37 | 4:24AM 3.69 | 4:48PM 3.55 | 5:01AM 3.80 | 5:22PM 3.66 | 5:35AM 3.83 | 5:53PM 3.71 | 6:06AM 3.79 | 6:22PM 3.70 | 6:37AM 3.68 | 6:51PM 3.62 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:04AM 0.65 | 9:18PM 0.72 | 9:51AM 0.42 | 10:03PM 0.48 | 10:30AM 0.24 | 10:41PM 0.29 | 11:04AM 0.13 | 11:16PM 0.17 | 11:37AM 0.09 | 11:50PM 0.13 | 12:08PM 0.14 | 12:23AM 0.17 | 12:39PM 0.26 | 12:56AM 0.28 | |||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:00 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 26 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 20 |
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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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