
Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, NW swell with 769 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here, lookin’ at the charts for Plentzia. Let’s be real, it’s been a bit of a slow dance out there lately, but there’s a couple of moments worth getting your wetsuit damp for.
The local water is runnin’ a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sittin' at about 72°, which is a nice little bonus.
Alright, rollin' through the days. The first week is a bit of a write-off. The wind and swell just aren't playing nicely. We’ve got some small, wobbly lines mixing with onshore and cross-onshore breezes that’ll chop it up. Honestly, it’s a pass for the paddle.
Then, we get a bit of a gift. Sunday the 13th. That’s our standout window. The morning starts off with a glassy sea and a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the NW. This is a solid groundswell with a period of 13 seconds, packin' a solid punch of energy. With that long period and light offshore breeze, it’s going to peel nicely. Grab a dawny while the crowds are still asleep – the lineup might get a bit busy as the morning goes on, but it’ll be worth it. Monday the 14th isn’t too shabby either, with clean 4ft waves and morning glass, but Sunday is the real call.
After that, the swell backs off again through the middle of the week. We get a few smaller, cleaner days but nothing with enough push to get excited about.
Now, lookin' further out to Sunday the 20th, there's another flicker of hope. We’re lookin’ at another clean run of surf with 4ft NW swell and clean offshore winds. It’s a bit of a wait, and we’re talkin' long-range now, so don’t book the day off just yet, but the signs are promising for a decent session.
For the most part, we’re in a bit of a lull this week. But if you’re keen, Sunday the 13th is the day to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
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146 | 182 | 450 | 440 | 334 | 432 | 315 | 240 | 118 | 58 | 55 | 77 | 47 | 53 | 529 | 746 | 723 | 549 | 440 | 258 | 150 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:25PM3.49m | 3:58AM3.40m | 4:14PM3.78m | 4:42AM3.62m | 4:57PM3.98m | 5:22AM3.77m | 5:36PM4.08m | 5:58AM3.83m | 6:13PM4.05m | 6:33AM3.81m | 6:48PM3.91m | 7:05AM3.70m | 7:22PM3.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:00AM0.74m | 9:37PM0.39m | 9:51AM0.44m | 10:23PM0.13m | 10:35AM0.20m | 11:04PM-0.05m | 11:16AM0.04m | 11:42PM-0.11m | 11:54AM-0.03m | 00:18AM-0.07m | 12:30PM0.02m | 00:52AM0.07m | 1:07PM0.15m | 1:26AM0.29m | |||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | 14 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
146 | 182 | 450 | 440 | 334 | 432 | 315 | 240 | 118 | 58 | 55 | 77 | 47 | 53 | 529 | 746 | 723 | 549 | 440 | 258 | 150 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 12 | NW 10 | — | — | NW 17 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 |
— | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 14 | 50 | — | — | 11 | 110 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 96 | 40 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










