Plentzia surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 17 Feb 2026 CET
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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
12.6° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. 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 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 17th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 17th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 19th Feb)20ft (6.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, near gales from the W by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.1
NW
2.1
NW
6
NW
5.5
NW
5
NW
4.5
NW
3
NW
2.4
NW
1.9
NW
1.9
NW
1.5
NW
2.2
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
1.5
NW
1.4
NW
1.6
NW
1.7
NW
Period(s) (?)141313121213121214131312121816161413131716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)393930032108129211691174791197601731433651915977997138225271493109478060413661384
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
10
W
10
S
20
S
30
SW
50
W
45
W
45
WNW
25
WNW
10
SW
5
NNE
10
SSE
5
SE
15
ENE
10
SE
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
S
10
SSE
15
E
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:48PM
3.54
5:01AM
3.87
5:21PM
3.66
5:34AM
3.96
5:54PM
3.72
6:08AM
3.96
6:28PM
3.70
6:44AM
3.87
7:05PM
3.61
7:24AM
3.68
7:46PM
3.44
8:09AM
3.42
8:34PM
3.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:37AM
0.23
10:45PM
0.24
11:10AM
0.07
11:19PM
0.12
11:44AM
-0.01
11:53PM
0.08
12:18PM
0.01
12:30AM
0.12
12:55PM
0.12
1:09AM
0.24
1:34PM
0.32
1:53AM
0.45
2:20PM
0.60
2:46AM
0.71
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise8:07--8:06--8:03--8:03--8:00--8:00--7:58--
Sunset-6:44--6:45--6:45--6:47--6:49--6:50--6:52-
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
2---15222------------
Temp. °C111413151611101011111210121412161814171816
Feels °C (?)9121179001591089109151612141414
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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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