Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
23.9°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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NW swell with 550 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with WNW 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Plentzia over the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, it's a bit of a slow grind to start, and honestly, this spot is a tricky one. Plentzia is a beginner's wave that "rarely breaks", so when we do get a pulse of energy, we've got to be patient. We're starting with a real dry spell here.

The first few days are pretty much a write-off for any proper surfing. The water is sitting at a notably warm 75° right now, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that's about the only highlight. We've got a few small, weak pulses of swell, but the wind is all over the place, mostly cross-shore or onshore, and the scores are flat. That run of flatness stretches from the 24th of August right through to the 28th, so you're looking at nearly five days of nothing doing.

Wednesday the 26th of August shows a little flicker of hope with a clean, offshore breeze in the morning, but the swell is tiny at 2ft and short period, so it's not worth getting wet for. The same goes for Thursday morning, which has a bit more size at 4ft (NW) and cleaner winds, but the conditions are still being called poor.

We finally get a window on the weekend. Saturday the 29th of August is our first real shout. The morning is glassy with light winds and a clean 4ft NW swell. The wave energy is moderate (237), and while it's not firing, it's the first time you can actually surf without wrestling a washing machine. It's only a "surfable" score though, so keep expectations in check.

Sunday the 30th of August is similar – a glassy morning with a clean 4ft NW swell (244 energy). Again, not a standout, but it's surfable in the morning before the wind shifts onshore. Crowds are "sometimes" an issue here, so if you see a few heads, don't be surprised.

Then we hit another lull until we get to the real standout of the whole outlook. The week of September starts building, but it's not until the 6th of September (Sunday) that we get the goods. The wind is dead calm for the morning, glassy conditions, and we’ve got a solid 6ft NW swell with strong energy (1106). This is the morning to circle on your calendar. It’s big enough to get some push, but with that glass and 6ft size, it's still manageable for the keener beginners. This is easily the best on offer. The afternoon is a bit of a letdown with a massive drop-off in size to 3ft but a very long period of 19 seconds, which can be tricky for a beach setup but might offer a clean runner if you're in the right spot.

The Monday after (7th of September) is also worth a mention. It's smaller, around 4ft NW, but with a long period (16-14 seconds) and a clean, cross-offshore wind all day. The energy is still strong (861), so expect some nice, lined-up sets, even if they don't have much power behind them. It's a good option for a mellow session.

After that, the last few days of the outlook drop off again with onshore winds and messy conditions. So, to sum it up: don't even bother until Saturday the 29th of August, and if you want the best wave of the fortnight, you want to be in the water at dawn on Sunday the 6th of September.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
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5
0.2
N
5
0.1
NW
13
0.2
NNW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.7
WNW
7
0.4
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0.5
WNW
9
0.9
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8
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8
1.6
WNW
7
1.6
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1.7
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1.7
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1.6
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1.4
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9
1.1
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8
0.9
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0.9
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
6
2
7
14
30
47
22
42
88
116
229
291
371
439
384
268
145
88
79
101
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
WNW
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
N
10
E
15
ESE
5
NNE
10
NW
5
SSE
20
W
10
WSW
5
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20
NW
15
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15
NNE
10
SSE
5
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10
NNW
10
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Wind State
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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
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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