Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with 590 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are going to test your patience. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, messy, and downright frustrating conditions before we finally see a pulse of life late in the forecast.
Looking at the big picture, the energy is almost non-existent for the first week. It’s not until the 31st that we even see something ridable, and even that’s pretty ordinary. We get a few small windows of clean, glassy surf in the mornings—like on the 31st and the 2nd—but they're tiny and weak. There’s a real gap of poor conditions from the 3rd through the 5th where the swell drops out again.
The one true standout, the one you should circle on your calendar, is Sunday the 6th of September. That afternoon, the NW groundswell builds to 4ft at 11 seconds, and with light offshore NE wind, it’s going to be clean. That’s our best bet. The following Monday morning, the 7th, also looks promising. We get a slightly bigger 5ft swell with ESE offshore wind, which will keep it glassy, but it starts to get a bit bigger, so keep that in mind.
For the early part of the window, don't get your hopes up. There's just nothing doing. The swell is tiny, under 3ft, and the winds are mostly onshore or cross-shore messing things up. It’s a bleak start, but it’s not unusual for this area.
Now, when the surf does show up, we’re looking at Plentzia. It’s a sheltered spot that rarely breaks, so when it does, you’ve got to be on it. On the 6th, with that long-period pulse (11 seconds), it’s going to be better shaped. There’s a real chance for some clean lines. It’s not going to be huge, but it will be rideable and clean.
A heads-up on the 8th: the swell is forecast to jump to 4ft, but with a very long period of 18 seconds. That long-period NW groundswell will be powerful, but it can break a bit straight at a beach break like this. It might be better for the more experienced heads out there.
Crowds are always a possibility at Plentzia, so if you’re heading out on the 6th or 7th, expect some company.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there. Just the usual.
So, keep your board waxed and your eye on the calendar. The weekend of the 6th and 7th is the time to make a move. Everything else is just bait. See you in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NW 13 | NW 5 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 30 | 47 | 71 | 19 | 187 | 590 | 220 | 162 | 518 | 400 | 237 | 225 | 126 | 244 | 128 | 89 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:25PM2.94m | 3:51AM2.90m | 4:05PM3.19m | 4:27AM3.12m | 4:39PM3.42m | 4:59AM3.31m | 5:11PM3.63m | 5:30AM3.47m | 5:42PM3.77m | 6:01AM3.59m | 6:14PM3.86m | 6:32AM3.65m | 6:46PM3.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:59AM1.17m | 9:32PM0.97m | 9:44AM0.93m | 10:12PM0.73m | 10:21AM0.69m | 10:47PM0.49m | 10:55AM0.48m | 11:20PM0.30m | 11:28AM0.31m | 11:51PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.20m | 00:23AM0.09m | 12:32PM0.16m | 00:55AM0.10m | |||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 |
17 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 47 | 71 | 19 | 187 | — | 220 | 162 | 255 | 400 | 237 | 225 | 126 | 244 | 128 | 89 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 3 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 |
5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 30 | 32 | — | 8 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | NE 3 | NNW 4 | — | WNW 10 | SSW 3 | WSW 4 | WNW 7 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 9 | — | 590 | 4 | 4 | 518 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 116 | 114 | 298 | 438 | 281 | 75 | 4 | 4 | 116 | 6 | 40 | 4 | 6 | 295 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
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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.











