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Plentzia Surf Forecast
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Plentzia surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 31 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
18.7° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Plentzia surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, NW swell with 2,132 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sun 7 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 13 | |
98 | 130 | 145 | 115 | 64 | 284 | 428 | 524 | 450 | 307 | 681 | 1513 | 2132 | 1643 | 1292 | 798 | 524 | 364 | 226 | 141 | 224 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:53AM3.29m | 6:06PM3.44m | 6:28AM3.24m | 6:42PM3.40m | 7:04AM3.16m | 7:19PM3.34m | 7:41AM3.06m | 7:58PM3.25m | 8:21AM2.95m | 8:39PM3.15m | 9:05AM2.85m | 9:24PM3.07m | 9:55AM2.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:39PM0.50m | 11:51AM0.60m | 00:16AM0.52m | 12:28PM0.64m | 00:54AM0.59m | 1:04PM0.71m | 1:33AM0.68m | 1:42PM0.79m | 2:14AM0.78m | 2:22PM0.89m | 2:58AM0.87m | 3:06PM0.98m | 3:46AM0.93m | 3:57PM1.06m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
 | 9:44 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:49 | — | 9:49 |
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Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 13 |
 kJ | 98 | 130 | 145 | 115 | 64 | 38 | 428 | 524 | 450 | 307 | 681 | 1513 | 2132 | 1643 | 1292 | 798 | 524 | 364 | 226 | 141 | 224 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | — | NW 13 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 30 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 42 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | 90 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 2 | — | WNW 5 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 33 | 284 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 328 | 40 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 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.
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