Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
23.4° C
1.9° 

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


Plentzia surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with 164 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 17th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's going on in the water.

Honestly, it's a pretty quiet picture. The whole 16-day window is basically a flat spell for us. You won't find any real rideable waves until way down the line, and even then, it's nothing to write home about. We're looking at a solid gap of about ten days with nothing recommended at all.

For the first real sign of life, you'd have to wait until Thursday, the 20th of August. Even then, it's just a whisper of swell. The water is sitting at a warm 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick suit.

The one spot that *might* give you a wave now and then is Plentzia. It's a sheltered beginner break that rarely breaks, so don't get your hopes up. On the morning of Thursday the 20th, we might see a small 2ft NW swell, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 128, so it's barely a pulse. The winds will be light and cross-offshore, which is clean, but the wave comment says it all: "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions."

Then there's a glimmer on Saturday the 22nd. The morning looks glassy calm with a long-period 1ft NW groundswell at 12 seconds. The combined energy is a low 88. It's a tiny, clean, and glassy morning, but it's so small it's only going to be for the most patient longboarder or a beginner looking for a whitewater push.

Other than that, the wind goes onshore or blows straight on, and the swell stays tiny. There's a bigger pulse of 5ft NW swell on Monday the 24th of August, but the wind is onshore, and the combined energy ramps up to 432. That's a moderate amount of energy, but with the onshore wind, it's going to be a messy, blown-out mess. It might be more interesting for the kite surfers than for us.

So, bottom line: the best on offer is a tiny, glassy morning on the 22nd or a very ordinary, clean session on the 20th. It's a tough stretch.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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35
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102
Wind (km/h)
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5
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High Tide
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
7:03AM3.76m
7:19PM4.02m
7:41AM3.65m
7:57PM3.80m
Low Tide
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
12:58PM0.02m
1:26AM0.01m
1:38PM0.16m
2:04AM0.23m
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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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