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Sopelana Surf Forecast
/ Pais Vasco (35 surf breaks) / Spain (309 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (43.39° N 2.99° W)

Sopelana Surf Forecast / Pais Vasco / Spain

Actual: 52 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sopelana this week:
The surf forecast for Sopelana over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sopelana in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 17th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sopelana over the next 12 days.
Fri 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 87 | 60 | 41 | 39 | 35 | 20 | 32 | 41 | 75 | 158 | 61 | 132 | 128 | 158 | 664 | 1270 | 1002 | 547 | 388 | 193 | 102 | 67 | 32 | 44 | 192 | 211 | 152 | 637 | 1062 | 749 | 543 | 265 | 147 | 159 | 94 | 79 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:41PM 4.11 | 6:09AM 3.84 | 6:26PM 4.20 | 6:52AM 3.83 | 7:09PM 4.15 | 7:35AM 3.74 | 7:52PM 3.98 | 8:16AM 3.57 | 8:34PM 3.71 | 8:58AM 3.36 | 9:18PM 3.39 | 9:42AM 3.12 | 10:06PM 3.05 | 10:33AM 2.89 | 11:04PM 2.76 | 11:38AM 2.71 | 12:20AM 2.58 | 12:58PM 2.65 | 1:46AM 2.57 | 2:16PM 2.73 | 2:54AM 2.69 | 3:14PM 2.91 | 3:43AM 2.88 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:00AM -0.14 | 12:12PM 0.02 | 12:44AM -0.17 | 12:56PM 0.02 | 1:27AM -0.07 | 1:38PM 0.12 | 2:09AM 0.13 | 2:21PM 0.32 | 2:50AM 0.39 | 3:04PM 0.57 | 3:33AM 0.69 | 3:52PM 0.84 | 4:20AM 0.99 | 4:48PM 1.10 | 5:19AM 1.23 | 6:01PM 1.27 | 6:35AM 1.36 | 7:27PM 1.30 | 7:56AM 1.33 | 8:40PM 1.19 | 9:00AM 1.18 | 9:34PM 1.00 | 9:47AM 0.98 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Sopelana which is 2 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Sopelana.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Summary | clear | clear | clear | risk thund- der | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | rain shwrs | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | risk thund- der | rain shwrs | clear | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
Temp. °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Low °C | 23 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C (?) | 25 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Sunrise | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 |
Sunset | 9:20 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. |

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Information about the Sopelana Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sopelana provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sopelana can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sopelana 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 (Sopelana) 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 Sopelana 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.
Sopelana is 4 km (2 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.