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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 Tuesday 12 May 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
16.0° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than 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 Sunday (May 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 15th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | |
74 | 75 | 53 | 31 | 61 | 124 | 564 | 948 | 1752 | 1080 | 750 | 491 | 351 | 275 | 153 | 90 | 88 | 440 | 545 | 603 | 369 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:54PM2.92m | 2:09AM3.19m | 2:44PM3.19m | 2:59AM3.44m | 3:29PM3.46m | 3:47AM3.66m | 4:14PM3.70m | 4:34AM3.83m | 4:58PM3.87m | 5:22AM3.90m | 5:43PM3.96m | 6:10AM3.87m | 6:30PM3.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:54PM0.93m | 8:26AM0.61m | 8:45PM0.66m | 9:12AM0.37m | 9:32PM0.39m | 9:57AM0.17m | 10:18PM0.15m | 10:41AM0.05m | 11:05PM-0.02m | 11:26AM0.02m | 11:52PM-0.09m | 12:12PM0.08m | 00:41AM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 |
— | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 10 | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 13 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
 kJ | 74 | 75 | 53 | 10 | — | — | 564 | 156 | — | 1080 | 750 | 491 | 351 | — | 153 | 90 | 60 | 440 | 545 | 603 | 369 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | — | NNW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 16 | NW 13 | NW 16 | NW 7 | NW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 28 | 88 | 52 | 93 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 18 | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 23 | 61 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 31 | 61 | 124 | — | 948 | 1752 | — | — | — | — | 275 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 21 | 57 | 230 | 515 | 197 | 40 | 467 | 295 | 182 | 234 | 29 | 40 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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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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