Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
23.8° C
2.4° 

Plentzia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Plentzia surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with NW 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get straight into it.

Honestly, looking at the next couple of weeks, it’s a bit of a tough stretch for Plentzia. The first proper surfable window doesn’t show up until Thursday the 20th of August, and even then it’s only just scraping by. Before that, from Sunday the 9th right through to Wednesday the 19th, it’s all poor surf conditions – tiny swell, mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds, and not enough energy to get excited about. That’s a solid ten-day gap of nothing really worth paddling out for.

Now, for that first glimmer of hope on Thursday the 20th of August, the morning is the pick. We’ve got glassy conditions with a slight air, which means the surface will be clean. Swell is a small 2ft from the NW with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is just 86 (weak). It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The break itself, Plentzia, is sheltered and rarely breaks, so this is a spot that needs everything to line up. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but with crowds sometimes, you might have a few locals out. The water temperature is about average for the time of year – nothing unusual there.

Moving into Friday the 21st of August, things get interesting but messy. The morning sees a bump in swell to 4ft from the NW, period 11 seconds, with a combined energy of 425 (moderate). That’s a proper groundswell. But the wind is onshore from the W at 9 mph, so it’ll be choppy. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 7ft from the NNW, period 11 seconds, and the energy spikes to 999 (strong). That’s big for Plentzia. However, it’s cross-onshore at 12 mph and choppy. This is expert-only territory – over 8ft is a rule of thumb for big stuff, and this is right there. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing given the strong wind and swell.

Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd see the swell drop back, but it’s still messy with rain showers and moderate onshore winds. Not a good look. Monday the 24th is more of the same, with onshore wind and weak, poor quality swell.

So, the only real standout here is the morning of Thursday the 20th of August for a tiny, clean, glassy session – if you’re desperate for a paddle. The Friday the 21st afternoon has the biggest swell of the period, but the wind ruins it for most of us. It’s not a classic run for this area, but it tends not to stay poor for long, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.7
NW
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0.6
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9
0.6
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0.6
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8
0.6
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0.7
NW
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0.6
NNW
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0.5
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0.4
NNW
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
NW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
84
98
71
79
67
65
58
59
72
41
29
22
18
38
78
64
60
32
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
15
WNW
20
NW
10
WNW
5
NW
10
NNE
5
W
5
N
10
NNE
5
SW
5
ENE
10
NE
10
W
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WNW
15
NNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:51AM2.95m
2:25PM3.15m
3:07AM3.15m
3:31PM3.44m
4:06AM3.39m
4:26PM3.74m
4:57AM3.60m
5:14PM3.99m
5:42AM3.74m
5:58PM4.12m
6:23AM3.80m
6:39PM4.13m
Low Tide
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
11:36AM0.06m
00:07AM-0.15m
12:17PM-0.01m
00:47AM-0.12m
rain showers
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7:09
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9:24
9:23
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 mm
7
Temp °C
21
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25
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Feels °C
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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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