
Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with 95 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNW 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what the Basque coast has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – it’s looking pretty grim for a good paddle. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak waves and dodgy winds coming up. There’s a real gap in quality surf starting now and lasting until around the 20th of August. Most days are seeing tiny swell, poor conditions, or onshore slop. The few sessions that have *some* energy are getting ruined by the wind.
Let's break it down. Thursday the 6th of August is about as good as it gets in the near future, which says a lot. Plentzia is seeing a small 3 ft swell from the NW with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined wave energy is a weak 97. The water here is sitting at 75°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 5°F above average. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE at 9 mph, so it’ll be clean. But honestly, with that tiny swell and the fact this spot rarely breaks, it’s a real long shot.
The rest of the first week and into the second is a write-off. We get a glassy morning on Friday the 7th with 3 ft, but the period is a pathetic 7 seconds and the energy is a measly 66. The surf is just too poor to get excited about. This pattern of small, weak, and poorly timed swell continues right through until the 17th of August.
Now, there is a little blip on the radar. On the afternoon of Monday the 17th of August, we see a jump in swell to 3 ft from the NW with a period of 10 seconds and the combined energy hits a moderate 119. The problem? The wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the NNW at 12 mph, and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. It’s going to be choppy and messy.
Tuesday the 18th of August afternoon looks a touch cleaner, with a cross-shore wind and the combined energy holding at 104, but the swell is still only 2 ft from the WNW. It's better than nothing, but not a standout.
The only other session worth a mention is Wednesday morning the 19th of August. It’s glassy, with a NE wind at 3 mph, and the swell is back up to 3 ft from the NNW. However, the period is a short 7 seconds and the energy is 90. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.
Basically, there are no true standouts here. The surf is tiny, the consistency is poor, and when there is a pulse of energy, the wind is against us. It’s one of those stretches where the forecast can change, but as it stands, I’d keep the board in the car and maybe go for a hike.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 |
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95 | 86 | 54 | 29 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 33 | 82 | 77 | 68 | 65 | 64 | 49 | 57 | 57 | 42 | 42 | 28 | 15 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:57PM3.00m | 11:37AM2.92m | 00:21AM2.90m | 1:04PM2.95m | 1:51AM2.95m | 2:25PM3.15m | 3:07AM3.15m | 3:31PM3.44m | 4:06AM3.39m | 4:26PM3.74m | 4:57AM3.60m | 5:14PM3.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:38PM0.91m | 5:16AM0.96m | 5:55PM1.00m | 6:36AM1.03m | 7:22PM0.93m | 7:57AM0.94m | 8:40PM0.71m | 9:06AM0.72m | 9:43PM0.42m | 10:02AM0.46m | 10:36PM0.15m | 10:51AM0.22m | 11:23PM-0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 |
95 | 86 | 54 | 29 | 27 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 82 | 77 | 68 | 65 | 64 | 49 | 57 | 57 | 42 | 42 | 28 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NNE 5 | NW 9 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 11 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 11 | — | N 4 | NNE 4 | WNW 10 | NW 8 |
2 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 18 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 10 | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | W 9 | — | — | W 8 | N 4 | — | — | — | NW 10 | WNW 11 | NNE 4 | N 3 |
— | — | 9 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 514 | 75 | 526 | 240 | 6 | 82 | 88 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 89 | 55 | 57 | 249 | 79 |
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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).
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