Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 766 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into what we've got on the cards for Plentzia over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows with real potential.
To be straight with you, this spot is a sheltered little number and rarely breaks, so we're not talking about a constant menu of waves. The water is sitting at a very warm 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can get away with a shorty or even boardies.
The first few days are a write-off. Thursday and Friday this week are a no-go. The swell is either tiny or crumbly, and the conditions are just poor. Not worth paddling out.
Saturday, 29th August, things start to look up. The morning brings a clean 6ft swell from the NW (moderate energy, 470) with glassy conditions. That's the first real standout. It's a bit of a punch for a beginner, but for anyone with a bit of experience, the clean surface will make for some fun, rippable walls. The afternoon stays clean but drops to 5ft.
Sunday morning, 30th August, is another good look with glassy 4ft waves from the NW (360). The combined energy is still decent and with the wind flat, it'll be clean and inviting. The afternoon gets a bit messy as the wind picks up from the NNW.
Monday, 31st August, also starts glassy with 4ft waves (294). These morning sessions with that light wind are the ones to target. The week after that dips back down into smaller, less consistent swell with onshore or cross-shore winds through the middle of the week. The energy drops right off.
Now, the real standout on the horizon is the weekend of 5th and 6th September. A much longer period groundswell rolls in. Saturday, 5th September, the early session has clean 4ft waves from the NW, but it’s the long 11-second period that makes it punch above its weight. The combined energy jumps to 420, a big improvement. The afternoon gets bigger at 5ft (878) with a 13-second period, but it gets a little cross-shore and questionable on the tide. That’s a powerful wave for experts only, as it’s over 5ft. The long period means it'll be walling up nicely, but the long gaps between sets will be noticeable.
Sunday, 6th September, morning is the pick of that weekend. Offshore wind from the east (6 mph) and a clean 5ft swell from the NW with an 11-second period. Strong wave energy (611). That’s a proper session on the cards. The Monday after that, 7th September, also has a promising clean morning with 5ft (433) and glassy conditions.
So, for the best of it: hit the glassy mornings on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August, and keep the 5th, 6th, and 7th of September circled. The first week of September is the real winner, but it’s a bit further out, so keep an eye on it.
Stay slippery.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 |
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16 | 43 | 87 | 173 | 186 | 546 | 470 | 334 | 247 | 256 | 307 | 266 | 294 | 437 | 433 | 281 | 203 | 139 | 82 | 55 | 44 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:11PM3.63m | 5:30AM3.47m | 5:42PM3.77m | 6:01AM3.59m | 6:14PM3.86m | 6:32AM3.65m | 6:46PM3.86m | 7:05AM3.65m | 7:20PM3.79m | 7:39AM3.58m | 7:57PM3.63m | 8:18AM3.45m | 8:39PM3.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:55AM0.48m | 11:20PM0.30m | 11:28AM0.31m | 11:51PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.20m | 00:23AM0.09m | 12:32PM0.16m | 00:55AM0.10m | 1:07PM0.18m | 1:30AM0.19m | 1:44PM0.29m | 2:07AM0.36m | 2:25PM0.46m | 2:50AM0.59m | |||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 |
16 | 43 | 5 | 173 | 186 | 546 | 470 | 334 | 247 | 256 | 307 | 266 | 294 | 437 | 433 | 281 | 203 | 139 | 82 | 55 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 |
5 | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | 104 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
1 | — | 87 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 224 | 4 | 88 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 89 | 4 |
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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.











