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Plentzia Surf Forecast
/ Pais Vasco (35 surf breaks) /
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Plentzia surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Plentzia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 11th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 11th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 15th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Sat 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | |
35 | 30 | 30 | 64 | 83 | 78 | 101 | 88 | 59 | 54 | 42 | 77 | 64 | 589 | 1078 | 1412 | 1385 | 1481 | 708 | 306 | 337 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 10:56PM2.76m | 11:44AM2.57m | 00:08AM2.81m | 12:55PM2.70m | 1:13AM2.97m | 1:54PM2.92m | 2:09AM3.19m | 2:44PM3.19m | 2:59AM3.44m | 3:29PM3.46m | 3:47AM3.66m | 4:14PM3.70m | 4:34AM3.83m | 4:58PM3.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:28AM1.20m | 5:47PM1.29m | 6:37AM1.08m | 6:56PM1.15m | 7:36AM0.86m | 7:54PM0.93m | 8:26AM0.61m | 8:45PM0.66m | 9:12AM0.37m | 9:32PM0.39m | 9:57AM0.17m | 10:18PM0.15m | 10:41AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — |
 | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:28 | — | 9:29 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 |
18 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NE 5 | NW 6 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | NW 10 | — | — | NW 10 | NW 8 | — |
 kJ | 23 | 30 | 30 | 64 | 83 | 78 | 101 | 88 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 50 | 225 | 1412 | — | — | 708 | 306 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 5 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | NW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 35 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 10 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | SSW 3 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 6 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | N 7 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | — | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 59 | 54 | 42 | 77 | 64 | 589 | 1078 | — | 1385 | 1481 | — | — | 337 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 15 | 89 | 4 | 6 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 230 | 515 | 206 | 295 | 471 | 40 | 107 | 525 | 40 | 6 | 295 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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