Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
23.3° C
1.8° 

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


Plentzia surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 227 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Plentzia this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 16th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Plentzia over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – the outlook is a tough one. There’s a long, dry spell ahead with hardly anything worth paddling out for.

For the first twelve days, from Wednesday the 12th right through to Tuesday the 26th of August, it’s a real struggle. The forecast keeps spitting out “poor surf conditions” across the board. There’s a stretch from the 12th all the way until the 25th where the score is zero – absolutely no quality on offer. You’ll see tiny bumps, weak windswell, and cross-onshore junk. It’s a blank run that’s pretty normal for this area when the stars don’t align. The swell energy is weak, mostly sitting in double digits (59 to 165 range) until we get a slight kick around the 20th, but even then the wind messes it up.

The one faint glimmer comes right at the tail end. On Tuesday morning the 25th, we finally see a score of 1 out of 10 with “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The combined energy hits 184, a moderate pulse, and the swell is 4 ft from the NW with a 8-second period. The wind is glassy from the east – dead calm – and that’s a major positive. You’ll get clean, tidy little waves at Plentizia, but don’t expect any power. It’s small and a bit weak, but at least it’s rideable. The water temp is sitting at a lovely 74 °F, about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

Come Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings to a light cross-off from the NE at 9 mph, keeping it clean. Again, 4 ft NW swell with moderate energy (160). It’s still nothing to write home about, but it’s the best we’ve got. After that, it fades again into poor conditions by Wednesday the 26th.

I wouldn’t get too excited about that late burst on the 27th – Thursday morning shows 7 ft from the NW, energy jumping to 527, but the wind is onshore and messy. That’s a big, blown-out wall for experts only, and the quality rating is still zero. For anyone pushing into the second week, that’s the only real size, but it’s not a stand-out for a good session.

So, here it is: the one and only window worth a look is Tuesday the 25th of August, early morning at Plentzia. Glassy, clean, small NW swell. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best on offer. Everything else is a hard pass.

Stay patient, mate. It won’t stay poor forever.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
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0.6
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8
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
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10
0.6
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9
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9
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6
0.9
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7
1.1
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8
1.3
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8
1.1
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7
0.9
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7
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7
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
44
30
18
37
33
78
64
58
55
53
66
77
165
216
136
69
88
70
31
25
18
Wind (km/h)
0
NE
10
NE
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
15
NW
15
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10
NW
10
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10
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:14PM3.99m
5:42AM3.74m
5:58PM4.12m
6:23AM3.80m
6:39PM4.13m
7:03AM3.76m
7:19PM4.02m
7:41AM3.65m
7:57PM3.80m
8:18AM3.47m
8:35PM3.51m
8:55AM3.25m
9:14PM3.18m
Low Tide
10:51AM0.22m
11:23PM-0.05m
11:36AM0.06m
00:07AM-0.15m
12:17PM-0.01m
00:47AM-0.12m
12:58PM0.02m
1:26AM0.01m
1:38PM0.16m
2:04AM0.23m
2:17PM0.38m
2:42AM0.51m
2:59PM0.65m
3:22AM0.81m
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Temp °C
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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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