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Plentzia Surf Forecast
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Plentzia surfForecast / Pais Vasco / Spain
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 15 Apr 2025 CEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Plentzia this week:
The surf forecast for Plentzia over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plentzia in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 16th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 16th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 16th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plentzia over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1879 | 1561 | 2121 | 1446 | 1111 | 884 | 553 | 456 | 227 | 163 | 135 | 493 | 1192 | 834 | 513 | 645 | 560 | 399 | 954 | 1667 | 1860 | 1765 | 1794 | 3060 | 2704 | 1735 | 893 | 589 | 423 | 255 | 115 | 75 | 44 | 133 | 99 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- off | on | on | on | cross | on | on | on | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:47PM 3.51 | 7:04AM 3.37 | 7:17PM 3.39 | 7:35AM 3.20 | 7:49PM 3.22 | 8:10AM 3.00 | 8:26PM 3.04 | 8:52AM 2.79 | 9:15PM 2.85 | 9:52AM 2.61 | 10:25PM 2.73 | 11:18AM 2.53 | 11:54PM 2.74 | 12:50PM 2.64 | 1:15AM 2.94 | 2:00PM 2.90 | 2:17AM 3.24 | 2:53PM 3.22 | 3:08AM 3.57 | 3:40PM 3.53 | 3:55AM 3.85 | 4:24PM 3.80 | 4:41AM 4.05 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:39PM 0.42 | 12:57AM 0.43 | 1:09PM 0.57 | 1:29AM 0.59 | 1:41PM 0.76 | 2:04AM 0.79 | 2:17PM 0.95 | 2:46AM 1.00 | 3:01PM 1.14 | 3:41AM 1.17 | 4:02PM 1.30 | 4:58AM 1.26 | 5:27PM 1.34 | 6:26AM 1.16 | 6:52PM 1.21 | 7:38AM 0.89 | 7:58PM 0.94 | 8:34AM 0.55 | 8:51PM 0.61 | 9:22AM 0.23 | 9:39PM 0.29 | 10:07AM -0.03 | 10:24PM 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 14 | 2 | 1 | - | 4 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the S by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 87mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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