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Plentzia Surf Forecast
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Plentzia surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 06 May 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Plentzia this week:
The surf forecast for Plentzia over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 12 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 10th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 13th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 13th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 96 | 101 | 54 | 30 | 38 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 31 | 112 | 73 | 94 | 171 | 431 | 599 | 659 | 980 | 589 | 1158 | 604 | 226 | 328 | 251 | 161 | 168 | 201 | 260 | 260 | 170 | 91 | 67 | 81 | 469 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | glass | on | cross- off | cross | on | cross | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross | on | on | cross- on | glass | on | glass | off | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:37PM 2.75 | 1:55AM 3.01 | 2:32PM 2.89 | 2:46AM 3.11 | 3:15PM 3.05 | 3:27AM 3.22 | 3:50PM 3.20 | 4:02AM 3.31 | 4:22PM 3.33 | 4:35AM 3.38 | 4:52PM 3.43 | 5:08AM 3.42 | 5:23PM 3.49 | 5:40AM 3.42 | 5:54PM 3.50 | 6:12AM 3.36 | 6:26PM 3.46 | 6:46AM 3.27 | 7:00PM 3.38 | 7:22AM 3.15 | 7:37PM 3.27 | 8:01AM 3.01 | 8:19PM 3.15 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:25PM 1.15 | 8:07AM 0.91 | 8:22PM 1.00 | 8:52AM 0.78 | 9:06PM 0.84 | 9:30AM 0.65 | 9:45PM 0.69 | 10:04AM 0.55 | 10:20PM 0.56 | 10:36AM 0.48 | 10:54PM 0.47 | 11:09AM 0.46 | 11:28PM 0.42 | 11:42AM 0.48 | 12:02AM 0.44 | 12:15PM 0.55 | 12:37AM 0.51 | 12:49PM 0.64 | 1:14AM 0.62 | 1:25PM 0.76 | 1:53AM 0.75 | 2:04PM 0.88 | 2:38AM 0.88 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:27 | - | - | 9:28 | - | - | 9:29 | - | - | 9:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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