Plentzia surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 CEST
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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
18.2° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Plentzia surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 27 May, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NW swell with 213 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 5PM. 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 27th May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 27th May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.5
NW
13
0.9
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
0.5
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.7
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
194
120
106
89
77
41
29
21
18
109
87
213
106
73
133
123
76
65
85
123
149
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
5
SSW
10
E
20
ENE
20
W
15
WNW
15
NW
10
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
10
NW
10
N
5
S
10
E
15
NE
15
WSW
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
W
5
ESE
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
off
High Tide
3:07PM3.14m
3:24AM3.20m
3:47PM3.25m
4:05AM3.24m
4:23PM3.34m
4:42AM3.28m
4:58PM3.41m
5:18AM3.30m
5:32PM3.44m
5:53AM3.29m
6:06PM3.44m
6:28AM3.24m
6:42PM3.40m
7:04AM3.16m
Low Tide
9:03PM0.78m
9:24AM0.68m
9:45PM0.67m
10:02AM0.63m
10:24PM0.58m
10:39AM0.59m
11:02PM0.52m
11:15AM0.58m
11:39PM0.50m
11:51AM0.60m
00:16AM0.52m
12:28PM0.64m
00:54AM0.59m
1:04PM0.71m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:39
9:40
9:42
9:43
9:44
9:45
9:45
9:45
Temp °C
31
31
28
32
22
18
19
17
17
18
17
17
18
18
18
20
19
17
17
17
17
28
29
27
29
21
16
18
16
16
16
15
17
17
17
16
18
18
14
13
14
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.5
NW
13
0.9
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
Energy kJ
194
120
106
89
77
41
29
20
18
10
87
213
106
52
133
123
76
65
85
123
112
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
3
0.2
NNE
3
0.1
NE
4
0.1
W
13
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
16
0.3
WNW
9
0.5
NNW
5
0.5
NW
12
0.2
N
4
0.2
NNE
3
0.4
NW
4
0.1
NW
16
0.4
NW
14
0.7
NW
12
Energy kJ
1
1
1
3
13
11
10
17
15
73
1
1
4
10
66
149
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
16
0.3
N
5
0.2
NNE
4
Energy kJ
5
10
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.7
W
4
0.8
WNW
5
0.7
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
4
0.6
NW
5
0.9
NW
8
0.8
NW
6
0.4
NE
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
WNW
4
Energy kJ
1
2
13
26
19
21
18
109
40
2
3
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
2
6
281
350
55
197
317
6
40
2
0
0
21
4
234
40
40
Best forecast wave conditions in Pais Vasco
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe)
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
6
7
9
6
5
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
6
7
4
4
4
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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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