
Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with 998 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s 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 (Sep 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about the next couple of weeks along this stretch. It’s looking pretty quiet, and we’ve got a real long stretch of so-so conditions to wade through before anything even gets close to decent.
The forecast kicks off with a chance on Saturday the 5th. Plentzia is your only option, and it’s a spot that rarely breaks, so any wave here is a bit of a gift. Early morning we’ve got surfable waves coming in at 3 ft from the NW with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is a cross-off from the E at 9 mph, keeping things clean. The combined energy is moderate at 275. Water temp is sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Saturday afternoon sees a bigger pulse of 5 ft NW swell, but the wind stays cross-off from the NE. The energy jumps up to 769, but the wave comment says it’s marginal, so keep your expectations low.
Now, here’s the bad news. From Sunday the 6th right through to the end of the second week, it’s a big gap of poor surf conditions. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the swell is small, weak, or windswept. There are a few fleeting moments where the wave comment says “surfable”, like Tuesday morning the 8th with 3 ft WNW swell and glassy conditions, and Thursday the 10th with a similar 4 ft NW swell and glassy wind. But the energy is low (204 and 328) and the conditions are still described as “very ordinary.” Nothing here is a standout.
The only real hint of something better is way out on the 20th, a Sunday. We’re looking at 3 ft NW swell with an offshore ESE wind at 6 mph, clean conditions, and combined energy of 153. But that’s over two weeks away, and the swell is small. It’s promising but not something to bank on yet.
Honestly, for a spot that rarely breaks, this is a pretty empty run. It’s not unusual for the area to have long blank spells, and this is one of them. The swell just isn’t making it through with any quality or consistency.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
194 | 769 | 851 | 551 | 332 | 163 | 109 | 212 | 255 | 204 | 178 | 163 | 341 | 647 | 503 | 328 | 225 | 147 | 95 | 170 | 145 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 11:22AM2.88m | 00:21AM2.76m | 1:02PM2.92m | 1:56AM2.87m | 2:24PM3.17m | 3:06AM3.13m | 3:25PM3.49m | 3:58AM3.40m | 4:14PM3.78m | 4:42AM3.62m | 4:57PM3.98m | 5:22AM3.77m | 5:36PM4.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:46PM1.05m | 6:27AM1.17m | 7:23PM0.96m | 7:54AM1.02m | 8:40PM0.70m | 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 | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
— | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
194 | 769 | 851 | 551 | 332 | 163 | 83 | 112 | 255 | 204 | 178 | 163 | 341 | 647 | 503 | 328 | 225 | 147 | 95 | 170 | 145 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NW 18 | NW 6 | NW 13 | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | — |
80 | — | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 25 | 212 | — | — | — | 39 | 112 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | NW 5 | — | — | — | N 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | 109 | 13 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 6 | — | — | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 217 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 40 | 2 |
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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.










