
Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 152 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 (Jul 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5PM. 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
Alright, let me tell you how it's looking for our neck of the woods.
Honestly, the next week and a half is a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a lot of small, weak swell and onshore wind messing things up. You'll be waiting a while for anything decent, with a big gap of flat to poor conditions stretching from now right through most of the month. The only real glimmer of hope comes towards the very end of the forecast, around the 24th and 26th of July, where we finally see some size and better potential.
Right now, there's just nothing doing. The first possible surf is on Saturday the 12th, but it's only 2ft of weak, short-period NW windswell (48 energy) with a clean-ish morning. It’s barely worth paddling out.
We get a few moments of glassy conditions on Monday the 13th morning with a 4ft NW swell, but it's a super short 7-second period, so it'll be fat and weak. The energy is still low (105). That same flatness runs right through until the 19th.
Finally, on Monday the 20th, we get a bit of a pulse. The morning looks *glassy* with a light ENE breeze and 4ft of NW swell (126 energy). It’s still a small period windswell at 6 seconds, but those clean conditions deserve a look for the longboard or a fun little groveler. Tuesday the 21st morning is also glassy with similar sized 4ft swell.
But the real standout, if we’re talking about some actual power, is Friday the 24th of July at Plentzia. The morning offers up 5ft of NW swell. The period is still a touch short at 8 seconds, but the energy is building (313) and the wind is glassy from the WSW. It won’t be epic, but it’ll be the best wave we’ve seen in two weeks. The water temp is sitting at a very unusual 73°F, which is much warmer than we’d expect for this time of year, so you can probably leave the full suit at home.
Then on Sunday the 26th of July, it looks like another chance. We've got a solid 6ft NW swell (546 energy) with a longer 10-second period. The morning is clean with westerly breezes. This one has a bit more push and shape. Keep an eye on the tides, but this is a promising sign for the end of the line-up.
For most other days, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and combined with the small swell, it’s a no-go. Occasionally, the swell bumps up to 5ft on the 23rd, but with onshore wind it'll be a messy, blown-out wall.
Keep the faith. The second week of the forecast looks like it’s trying to wake up. For now, it’s a waiting game.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 4 | WNW 11 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 4 | NW 4 |
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50 | 59 | 80 | 42 | 152 | 84 | 102 | 68 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 28 | 25 | 42 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:33PM3.24m | 3:07AM3.29m | 3:35PM3.47m | 4:09AM3.47m | 4:32PM3.72m | 5:04AM3.63m | 5:24PM3.93m | 5:55AM3.72m | 6:13PM4.06m | 6:43AM3.73m | 7:00PM4.08m | 7:29AM3.67m | 7:46PM3.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:09AM0.74m | 8:44PM0.63m | 9:12AM0.59m | 9:46PM0.38m | 10:09AM0.41m | 10:43PM0.15m | 11:02AM0.24m | 11:35PM-0.02m | 11:50AM0.13m | 00:24AM-0.10m | 12:37PM0.09m | 1:11AM-0.07m | 1:22PM0.13m | 1:57AM0.05m | |||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | WNW 11 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | WNW 10 | N 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 4 |
27 | 59 | 80 | 42 | — | 25 | 102 | 68 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 28 | 25 | 42 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 10 | WNW 9 | — | N 4 | WNW 8 |
50 | 33 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 8 | — | 1 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | NW 12 | ENE 3 | N 6 | — | NW 9 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | — | — | NW 9 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | WNW 2 | NW 4 | — |
— | 4 | — | — | 152 | 84 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | 6 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 64 | 172 | 0 | 21 | 107 | 240 | 417 | 353 | 384 | 384 | 55 | 160 | 1088 | 430 | 514 | 505 | |
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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.










