
Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, WNW swell with 238 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s happening with Plentzia over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a tough run. The 16-day window opens with a real flat spell. We’re looking at a gap of several days with absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. The first chance we get to even think about a surf is on Saturday the 11th, and even then, it’s a struggle.
The water is sitting at 74°, which is 7° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit if you do go for a dip.
From Saturday the 11th through to Sunday the 12th, we get the best of a pretty poor lot. The swell is tiny, only pushing 1ft to 3ft from the NW and WNW. The combined wave energy is weak, barely cracking 80 to 135 (weak to moderate). The real killer here is that Plentzia is sheltered and rarely breaks, so it needs a lot more push to get going. The period on Saturday morning is a long 12 seconds, which is groundswell, but with that height, it’s not showing much. The winds do swing offshore from the ESE on Sunday morning, which is a major positive and will give us clean, glassy conditions at the break.
There is no standout here. The surf is just too inconsistent and small. The scores for every single session are a zero or a one, telling you it’s "poor surf conditions" or "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions". Even when the wind is good, there’s just no energy. On Monday the 13th, the swell bumps up to 3ft, but the period drops to a weak 7 seconds and the wind is cross-onshore, making it a messy, choppy mess. The energy is still weak (95).
After the 13th, it drops right off again. From Monday afternoon through to the end of the forecast on Wednesday the 22nd, it’s a dead loss. We’re looking at tiny waves, 0.7ft to 3ft, with periods all over the shop and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. The combined energy values are pathetic, mostly between 5 and 68 (weak). There are a few glassy mornings in there, but with zero swell, you’re just floating.
Overall, this is a blank run. There’s nothing here for any level of surfer. Best leave the board in the van and maybe check a forecast for somewhere else. Sometimes it’s just like this.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 |
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18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 52 | 76 | 59 | 68 | 55 | 60 | 53 | 50 | 59 | 82 | 74 | 135 | 84 | 88 | 46 | 13 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:28PM3.14m | 11:05AM2.95m | 11:30PM3.07m | 12:12PM2.96m | 00:42AM3.06m | 1:23PM3.06m | 1:58AM3.13m | 2:33PM3.24m | 3:07AM3.29m | 3:35PM3.47m | 4:09AM3.47m | 4:32PM3.72m | 5:04AM3.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:12PM0.89m | 4:50AM0.80m | 5:13PM0.95m | 5:52AM0.85m | 6:22PM0.94m | 7:01AM0.83m | 7:35PM0.83m | 8:09AM0.74m | 8:44PM0.63m | 9:12AM0.59m | 9:46PM0.38m | 10:09AM0.41m | 10:43PM0.15m | 11:02AM0.24m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | |
— | 9:53 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | 9:51 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | NW 9 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 |
18 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 52 | 76 | 59 | 68 | 55 | 60 | 53 | 27 | 59 | 82 | 74 | — | 46 | 88 | 46 | 13 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 5 |
1 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 50 | 26 | 9 | 7 | — | — | 7 | 11 | 10 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NW 8 |
— | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | NNE 4 | NW 6 | — | NE 3 | — | — | NW 9 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 16 | — | 8 | — | — | 135 | 84 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 765 | 23 | 436 | 89 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 21 | 89 | 243 | 324 |
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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.











