Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
22.1°C
1.4° 

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


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 (1.6m), 13s period, NW swell with 854 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 8th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 9th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 13th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for your part of the coast. Let’s be straight with each other: the next couple of weeks are a proper mixed bag. We’ve got a long stretch of small, average waves ahead, but there are a couple of windows where it all comes together. Don’t get too excited too early, though.

The only real option on the cards is Plentzia, and it’s a spot that rarely breaks, so we’re already up against it. For the first few days, it’s a write-off. Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th September are poor surf conditions with onshore winds and a messy, choppy ocean. The swell is there but it’s a waste. Thursday 10th morning is the first glimmer – glassy conditions with a 4ft WNW swell, period 10 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (315). It’s surfable but very ordinary. That afternoon cleans up with a cross-offshore breeze and 4ft waves (243 energy). Still, nothing to call home about.

Friday 11th and Saturday 12th are tiny – knee-high at best, with energy readings in the 20s and 50s. Don’t bother. Sunday 13th September is the standout. The morning brings a glassy surface, a 5ft NW groundswell with a lovely long period of 13 seconds, and the energy jumps to strong (616). That’s the best of the whole outlook. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th drop back to average 4-4ft waves with clean conditions, but the energy is moderate (292-383). The rest of the week into the weekend is a slow fade – small, clean, but uninspiring, with energy readings mostly under 200. There’s a gap of poor conditions from Saturday 19th through Sunday 20th September where it’s tiny and winds turn onshore.

Then, on Monday 21st September, we get another shot. Morning starts with a light offshore breeze and a 5ft NW swell, 11-second period, and strong energy (502). That afternoon stays clean with cross-offshore winds (476 energy). It’s the second best run of the window, but it’s a week and a half away, so we’re keeping fingers crossed. After that, Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd are back to knee-high, ordinary stuff.

So, if you’re paddling out, your best bet is Sunday 13th September morning – glassy, solid waist-to-chest high groundswell, and that long period will give you proper lines at Plentzia. The second pick is Monday 21st September. Crowds are possible at Plentzia, so get in early. For the rest of it, you’re chasing small clean waves on the days it’s glassy, but it’s not going to light your fire.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri 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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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.6
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.4
NW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.6
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0.7
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0.6
WNW
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NNW
14
1.6
NW
13
1.5
NW
13
1.4
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
146
182
412
440
334
363
286
216
118
58
44
70
41
75
268
841
746
585
448
308
216
Wind (km/h)
10
W
20
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
15
NNE
5
E
5
SSE
15
ENE
0
S
10
WNW
10
N
5
S
5
ESE
10
NE
0
SSE
5
SW
10
NNE
5
SE
10
E
15
ENE
10
SSE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
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
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7:41
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7:48
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8:35
8:34
8:31
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8:28
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8:23
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Temp °C
20
22
20
18
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17
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Feels °C
21
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15
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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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