Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
23.9°C
2.5° 

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


Plentzia surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with 469 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 31st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's happening at Plentzia.

To be straight with you, the next couple weeks are looking pretty damn quiet. The water temp is sitting at 75°F, which feels much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing worth noting for a while. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions and tiny waves to get through.

The first whiff of anything rideable comes on Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. We'll see a pathetic 0.8ft swell from the WNW at a short 7 seconds. The energy is weak, and while the wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean, this is strictly longboard or foamie territory.

Thursday the 27th is a little better. Morning is still tiny, but the afternoon shows a 1ft wave from the WNW with the energy just starting to build. The wind turns offshore from the ESE, which is a big positive for clean faces. Still, these are very ordinary, weak waves.

We finally get some size on Friday the 28th of August with a 5ft NW swell, but the wind is onshore and messy all day, so forget about quality. Saturday the 29th of August morning is the biggest tease of the first week: 5ft of NW swell with glassy conditions. Sounds perfect, right? But the energy is only moderate, and the period is just 9 seconds, so while it’s the best-looking window early on, it’s still just surfable, not a standout.

Sunday morning the 30th of August is another glassy window with 3ft NW swell, but again, nothing to write home about.

Now, the one day you really need to have marked is the morning of Tuesday, the 8th of September. We’re looking at a solid 4ft NW groundswell with a period of 19 seconds – that’s very long period energy, which brings proper shape and power. The combined wave energy is a massive 1242, which is strong. The wind is clean from the SW at 10 km/h. For a spot that rarely breaks, this could be the session of the month if it all comes together. Just remember it's a long way out, so treat it as a promising possibility, not a guarantee.

Before that, Monday the 7th of September morning has a clean, smaller 3ft wave with offshore wind, but the Tuesday morning session is the real prize.

After that, the wind goes onshore again and the swell backs off, leaving us with tiny, poor waves into the second week of September. It's a long, dry spell between sets at Plentzia.

Stay patient, keep that Tuesday the 8th circled, and as always, check the banks before you paddle out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

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0.7
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:25PM2.94m
3:51AM2.90m
4:05PM3.19m
4:27AM3.12m
4:39PM3.42m
4:59AM3.31m
5:11PM3.63m
5:30AM3.47m
5:42PM3.77m
6:01AM3.59m
6:14PM3.86m
6:32AM3.65m
6:46PM3.86m
Low Tide
9:32PM0.97m
9:44AM0.93m
10:12PM0.73m
10:21AM0.69m
10:47PM0.49m
10:55AM0.48m
11:20PM0.30m
11:28AM0.31m
11:51PM0.16m
12:00PM0.20m
00:23AM0.09m
12:32PM0.16m
00:55AM0.10m
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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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