Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNE swell with 130 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next 16 days.
Well, I’ve got to be straight with you, this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for decent surf. There are no standout days, no decent swell, and nothing to get excited about. The only break on the list is Plentzia, and it's a sheltered spot that rarely breaks. The forecast is a long, flat run of poor surf conditions with no real recommendations.
The water is sitting at 74°, which is a massive 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's very unusual, making it feel like a warm bath, but it won't help the waves.
We're looking at a solid 16-day gap with no decent surf. The little bumps of swell we see are tiny, mostly under 2ft, and with short periods of 4 to 6 seconds, so there's no energy behind them. The combined swell energy is weak, barely reaching double digits (12), which tells you all you need to know. Conditions are often glassy, especially on the mornings, which is a tease, but there's simply no wave to ride. Even when the wind is light offshore or glass, the swell is non-existent.
The only tiny flicker of possibility comes right at the end, on the 28th of July, where we see a 3ft to 4ft swell from the WNW, but it's windswell with a period of just 5-6 seconds, and the wind is howling onshore at 16 mph. That's a messy, blown-out closeout at best, and honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle surfer's dream. The combined energy is still very weak (94).
Honestly, for this area, a blank run like this is pretty normal. The consistency is just not there for Plentzia. Still, forecasts can change, so don't bin your boards just yet, but for now, there's nothing to chase.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 11 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 33 | 61 | 45 | 51 | 29 | 11 | 112 | 80 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:13PM4.06m | 6:43AM3.73m | 7:00PM4.08m | 7:29AM3.67m | 7:46PM3.99m | 8:13AM3.54m | 8:31PM3.80m | 8:58AM3.36m | 9:16PM3.54m | 9:43AM3.16m | 10:03PM3.24m | 10:32AM2.97m | 10:56PM2.96m | 11:28AM2.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:24AM-0.10m | 12:37PM0.09m | 1:11AM-0.07m | 1:22PM0.13m | 1:57AM0.05m | 2:07PM0.26m | 2:42AM0.25m | 2:53PM0.46m | 3:27AM0.51m | 3:41PM0.70m | 4:14AM0.77m | 4:34PM0.93m | 5:06AM1.01m | ||||||||
 |  |  | |  | | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | |
 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 |
 | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | 9:45 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NW 8 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 31 | 61 | 14 | 51 | 29 | 7 | 112 | 80 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NE 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 33 | 34 | 10 | 38 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | WNW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | 20 | 4 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | NE 5 | NNE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | 21 | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | — | 32 | 81 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 384 | 419 | 503 | 1008 | 436 | 839 | 770 | 1986 | 434 | 951 | 1295 | 515 | 358 | 6 | 2 | 47 | 6 | 4 | 752 | 6 | 9 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Plentzia surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest