Surf Forecasts:
Plentzia surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with 910 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s 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 (Aug 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, taking a look at this Biscay stretch for you. We've got a bit of a rollercoaster coming, but a couple of windows will fire if you time it right.
That water is a warm 74°, running about 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. You might even leave the steamer at home.
We're only looking at Plentzia for this whole run. The first few days are not worth getting out of bed for. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are a write-off with too much wind and junk swell. You'll see moderate energy (289) on Friday, but that north wind just kills it. Don't bother.
Then, bam, Sunday the 30th morning. That’s the one we've been waiting for. A clean 5ft NW groundswell (10-second period) and it's dead glassy – not a breath of wind. The energy is up there (442), solid and moderate. It’s gonna be smooth as butter. That's your absolute best bet. A longboard or fish will be perfect for this sheltered little wave. Get on it.
Monday the 31st is borderline: 5ft again, but the cross-shore wind starts to mess with it. After that, the swell just drops off a cliff. By Wednesday the 2nd of September, we’re scratching around on 2-3ft junk (0.8m) with weak energy (78). We’re looking at a long, flat patch for the rest of the first week.
Now, looking further out to the 6th of September, there’s a pulse of 4ft swell on the charts, but it’s a long-period groundswell (12 seconds) hitting a strong onshore breeze. That's going to be blown-out and bumpy – better suited for a kite than a paddleboard.
The 7th of September morning could be a fun little session with a clean offshore wind on a 3ft swell, but the energy is only moderate (204). The 10th of September morning looks clean and glassy again with a 3-4ft NW swell (220 energy), but the afternoon turns ugly. A nasty, short-period 7ft windswell (6 seconds) moves in. That's big, bumpy, and for experts only. So, lock in that Sunday the 30th. Everything else is just waiting for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
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289 | 910 | 397 | 275 | 247 | 442 | 325 | 250 | 432 | 509 | 425 | 296 | 309 | 176 | 115 | 78 | 40 | 61 | 39 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:42PM3.77m | 6:01AM3.59m | 6:14PM3.86m | 6:32AM3.65m | 6:46PM3.86m | 7:05AM3.65m | 7:20PM3.79m | 7:39AM3.58m | 7:57PM3.63m | 8:18AM3.45m | 8:39PM3.41m | 9:03AM3.25m | 9:31PM3.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:51PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.20m | 00:23AM0.09m | 12:32PM0.16m | 00:55AM0.10m | 1:07PM0.18m | 1:30AM0.19m | 1:44PM0.29m | 2:07AM0.36m | 2:25PM0.46m | 2:50AM0.59m | 3:15PM0.68m | 3:43AM0.86m | |||||||
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
289 | 910 | 397 | 275 | 247 | 442 | 325 | 250 | 432 | 509 | 425 | 296 | 309 | 176 | 115 | 78 | 40 | 61 | 39 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | — | — | NE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 249 | 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.











