Plentzia Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.41° N 2.95° W

Plentzia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Plentzia sea temperature is
23.9°C
2.6° 

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


Plentzia surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NW swell with 481 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for this stretch of coast, just the one spot to focus on.

Overall, it’s a pretty quiet run. There’s nothing happening for the first couple of days, just small, weak dribble. The best of what little we get is a small window around August 29th through to September 2nd, but even then we’re not talking anything to get truly excited about. After that, it fades back into mediocrity.

Let’s start. For Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th of August, forget it. Tiny, weak waves and not worth a paddle.

Thursday the 27th of August sees a little lift in the afternoon. Plentzia will have a clean 3 ft from the WNW, period a short 8 seconds. The energy is low (81), so it’s just a knee-high dribble. It’s surfable, but only just.

Friday the 28th of August: the swell pushes up to 5 ft from the NW, period still 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 291, but the wind is a messy cross-onshore. It’s not clean and not pretty. This one’s a pass.

The best run starts Saturday the 29th of August. Saturday morning at Plentzia has a glassy 5 ft from the NW, period 9 seconds (311 energy). That’s the cleanest look of the whole forecast – glassy, small, and manageable. Saturday afternoon stays clean but gets a bit more wind. Sunday the 30th of August starts glassy again with a 4 ft NW swell (145 energy), though it gets choppy by the afternoon. Monday the 31st is a write-off with onshore wind.

Tuesday the 1st of September brings another glassy morning, 4 ft NW (235 energy), and a clean afternoon. Still small.

Then on Wednesday the 2nd of September, the swell comes in at 4 ft from the NW (461 energy) with a 10-second period, and the wind is offshore from the east in the morning. That combination gives the best quality of the whole 16 days. It’s not big, but it’s clean and the energy is moderate. The afternoon still has 5 ft NW swell (487 energy) but the wind gets stronger, so morning is your window.

After that, from the 3rd of September onward, it’s back to poor conditions. Mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds, small swell, and not worth your time. The 5th of September is especially weak, with 2 ft and energy down to 72.

Water temperature is 75°F, which is 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s notable – really warm water for late summer.

So, if you’re looking for a standout, the September 2nd morning at Plentzia is the pick. Clean 4 ft NW swell with offshore wind. Saturday the 29th of August morning is a close second for that glassy, small morning session. Everything else is very ordinary or poor. No epic swell, no big groundswell, just small waves for beginners and fun little cruisers.

Stay patient, lads.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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291
346
408
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145
187
268
275
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281
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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SSE
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20
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NNE
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High Tide
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
7:05AM3.65m
7:20PM3.79m
Low Tide
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
1:07PM0.18m
1:30AM0.19m
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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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