Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
23.7° C
2.7° 

Plentzia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Plentzia surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with 333 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you about the next couple of weeks in our neck of the woods. Honestly, it’s a pretty grim picture for the most part, so I’ll keep it straight.

We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands. The forecast shows a big gap with no real surf on offer for the vast majority of this 16-day window. The only faint glimmer of hope is a brief blip right at the very end, but it’s a long wait.

The first and only real chance to get wet comes on Tuesday morning, July 28th. Plentzia is the spot, and for a few hours, it’s the best we’ve got. We’re looking at a 4ft swell from the NW, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is coming from the E at 10 km/h, blowing straight offshore, so the waves will be clean. The water is a balmy 75°F, which is a notable 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (328), so there’s some push behind it. It’s surfable, but don’t expect barrels. The conditions are ordinary, but given the offshore wind, it’s our only window.

That Tuesday afternoon, the swell drops a little to 4ft, and the wind switches to a cross-offshore from the NE at 10 km/h. It’s still clean, but the energy is a bit weaker (261). It’s still okay, but the morning is the pick.

After that, it’s a total bust. From Wednesday, July 29th, all the way through to Tuesday, August 12th, it’s a long run of poor conditions. The swell is tiny, the winds are onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is weak. It’s flat, choppy, and not worth paddling out for. There’s a brief moment on Thursday, July 31st, with glassy conditions and a tiny 2ft NW swell, but the energy is a weak 36. That’s just not enough to do anything.

Finally, we get to the last day of the forecast window. On Wednesday, August 12th, the swell picks up to 5ft from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a strong 406. But, and it’s a big but, the wind is a cross-onshore from the WSW at 10 km/h, and there are rain showers and a risk of thunderstorms. It’s a marginal, messy situation. The size is there, but the quality isn’t. For experts only, and even then, it’s a gamble.

So, to sum it up: if you want a surf, your only real move is Tuesday morning, July 28th, at Plentzia. The rest of the two weeks is a write-off. The good news is that this spot is rarely consistent, so this kind of blank run isn’t unusual for the area. Forecasts can change, but for now, we’re in a drought.

Stay patient, and I’ll see you in the water when it’s worth it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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0
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0
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0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
10
1.2
NNW
10
1
NW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.7
NNW
6
0.8
NW
6
1
NW
7
0.8
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
7
0.8
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
6
0.4
NW
7
0.8
NW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
328
261
177
138
78
59
82
59
55
32
37
35
40
107
44
33
62
44
12
14
47
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
NE
0
S
10
WNW
20
NW
15
W
10
NW
15
N
5
NNW
5
N
15
NNE
10
NW
15
WNW
15
NW
10
W
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
NW
15
WNW
15
NNW
5
SW
Wind State
off
cross-off
glassy
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
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cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:03PM3.36m
5:24AM3.23m
5:38PM3.52m
5:57AM3.33m
6:11PM3.63m
6:29AM3.39m
6:43PM3.69m
7:02AM3.42m
7:15PM3.69m
7:34AM3.41m
7:48PM3.63m
8:09AM3.36m
8:24PM3.53m
Low Tide
10:43AM0.74m
11:11PM0.58m
11:20AM0.58m
11:46PM0.44m
11:54AM0.46m
00:20AM0.35m
12:27PM0.38m
00:53AM0.30m
1:00PM0.36m
1:26AM0.30m
1:34PM0.40m
2:00AM0.35m
2:10PM0.47m
2:37AM0.45m
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6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
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9:38
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9:34
9:32
9:31
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Temp °C
23
26
25
23
23
22
21
22
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22
Feels °C
22
25
26
23
22
22
22
23
22
23
22
22
20
22
21
20
23
23
21
23
22
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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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