Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
24.0° 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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with 2,285 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (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 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what the Basque coast has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a quiet start, so don’t be in a rush to get the wetsuit on just yet. We’ve got a long wait for the real action, but when it comes, it comes with a bit of promise.

First up, there’s nothing worth paddling for on Saturday the 22nd. We get a tiny 4ft NW swell at Plentzia, but the model spits out a score that tells me it’s just not happening. The water is sitting at a balmy 75°, which is a good 5° warmer than usual for the time of year – the ocean’s got a bit of an extra layer of warmth on it, which is noticeable. The whole stretch from the 22nd right through to Friday the 28th is a write-off. There are about six days there where you’re better off waxing your board indoors. Swell heights are tiny, periods are short, and the wind is mostly messy. You’ll see a few numbers on the board, but trust me, it’s not worth the paddle.

Hold on, because things change on Saturday morning, the 29th of August. That’s the first real standout. We’ve got a 7ft NW swell rolling in with a 10-second period. The wind goes glassy – absolute silence from the ESE at just 3 mph. It’s going to be clean, lined up, and the combined energy reading is a solid 962, so there’s proper grunt in the water. That’s well into the expert zone at that size, so this one is for the crew who know what they’re doing. The afternoon holds at 7ft with a gentle NE cross-off, staying clean. Saturday the 29th is the pick of the first week.

Then we get a bit of a drop-off. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are surfable but ordinary – 5ft and 2ft respectively, with glassy mornings but nothing that’ll get the heart racing. The week rolls through to the 3rd of September with mostly small, average conditions.

But here’s the second call. Mark Thursday the 3rd of September in your calendar. Thursday morning delivers a 7ft NW swell with a very long 13-second period. The wind is glassy again, from the WNW at just 3 mph. That kind of period means real groundswell energy, with better-shaped waves and longer lulls between sets. The combined energy is massive at 1395, so there’s plenty of power. This is the best on offer in the whole outlook. The afternoon stays punchy at 7ft but a light cross-onshore creeps in, so the morning session is the one to chase. Keep in mind, that long-period NW groundswell can get a bit straight at a beach setup, but with glassy conditions, it should still run nicely.

After that peak, the forecast gets sketchy again. Friday the 4th and into the weekend shows a drop-off in quality with onshore wind and rain showers. The swell stays chunky (8ft on the Saturday), but it’s wrapped in a 22 mph onshore blow, which turns it into a washing machine. That kind of setup at a beach is more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfers.

So to wrap it up: the first week is mostly a snooze, but Saturday the 29th of August and Thursday morning the 3rd of September are your two clear windows. The 3rd has the edge for quality and that long-period juice. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NW
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NNW
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0.4
NNW
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0.8
NNE
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WNW
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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129
75
37
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15
9
4
7
14
43
25
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45
538
626
376
277
2285
1378
Wind (km/h)
15
E
25
NE
10
SE
10
SE
25
NE
20
ESE
20
S
25
WNW
15
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WSW
15
NE
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WNW
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High Tide
1:10PM2.57m
2:03AM2.51m
2:31PM2.72m
3:07AM2.69m
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
Low Tide
7:29PM1.37m
7:57AM1.37m
8:41PM1.20m
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
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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.

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