Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
24.0° C
2.5° 

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


Plentzia surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NNW swell with 378 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a chat about the next couple of weeks. To be honest, it's a flat and pretty gloomy outlook for a while. We've got a long stretch of small, weak surf with no real energy behind it. The water's running much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a plus to keep in mind. But you're going to have to be patient if you want a wave.

The first week is basically a washout. From the 14th through to the 19th, the swell is tiny with weak energy—the combined readings are barely registering. The wind is all over the place, but it doesn't matter much because there's no size at all. You'd be hard-pressed to find anything even rideable. It stays bleak through the 21st with more onshore winds, and the 22nd brings some clean glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze, but the swell is still too small at 2ft with a short period to do anything with.

The first small crack of light appears on the morning of Thursday the 20th. The ocean goes glassy with zero wind, and the swell period stretches out to 11 seconds. It's still small—around 2ft—but that longer period groundswell might get Plentzia working with a bit more shape instead of just mush. It's a marginal call, but it's the first time in the forecast we have a chance for a clean wave.

Then we go back into the quiet spell for almost another week. From the 23rd through to the 26th, it's all small, weak swells with onshore or cross-shore winds messing things up. The one to circle on your calendar is the morning of the 27th. The swell picks up to a respectable 4-5ft from the NW with a 9-second period, and the wind turns into a light, clean cross-offshore. That's the best combination of size and conditions we've seen all forecast. This is the standout session.

And then it all goes pear-shaped. The last two days, the 28th and 29th, show a massive spike in energy—the numbers go from strong to very strong, reading up over 3800. That's a lot of power, but it's all bad news. The swell is big, from 7ft up to 10ft, but it's arriving with strong to gale-force onshore winds. The result will be a churning, blown-out mess. That much size and wind on Plentzia is not for us. It's a setup that looks much more interesting for the kite surfers. It's big and wild, and unless you're an expert looking for a battle, it's definitely a stay on the beach day.

So, the plan is simple: maybe a small window on the 20th for the brave, but the real one to wait for is the morning of the 27th. That's got the size and the clean wind. Everything else is a no-go.

Stay frothy.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.8
NNW
6
0.6
NW
8
0.8
NW
7
0.9
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0.6
NNW
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0.5
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8
0.4
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0.2
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10
0.6
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12
0.8
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1.1
NW
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1.4
NNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
58
55
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49
53
65
91
79
26
56
36
44
31
8
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4
108
120
245
370
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
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10
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5
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0
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10
NNE
5
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5
NE
10
NE
5
WNW
5
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15
NNE
10
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10
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15
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NW
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High Tide
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
9:34AM3.02m
9:58PM2.87m
10:23AM2.79m
10:57PM2.61m
Low Tide
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
3:45PM0.94m
4:08AM1.10m
4:41PM1.20m
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Temp °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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