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Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Enough swell for a fun paddle. Nothing heroic, but enjoyable. Short-period chop. The waves lack any real push. Onshore wind making a mess of the surface.
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Getxo, primarily focusing on Arrigunaga and Ereaga beaches, features semi-sheltered beach breaks located near Bilbao in the Basque Country. The bathymetry is a mix of sandbanks heavily influenced by the massive artificial breakwaters of the Bilbao port. These structures filter raw north-westerly groundswells from the Bay of Biscay, diffracting the energy and allowing more organised waves to filter into the beaches. A south-easterly offshore wind is necessary to maintain wave shape. The interaction between the refracted swell and the structured sandbars creates peaky, workable A-frames. Because the wave energy is slightly dissipated and breaks over a forgiving sandy bottom, the location is well-suited for intermediate surfers. It offers reliable, steep walls for practicing carving manoeuvres and cutbacks, providing a consistent urban training ground when fully exposed regional beaches are overloaded by heavy winter storm systems.
Heads up: rip risk elevated, and jellyfish: high.
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The air here is 69% cleaner than the average comparison city right now.
Noticeably cleaner air than a typical city. Good conditions for prolonged outdoor activity.
Not a pollutant. Ozone is naturally higher at altitude and near the coast, and lower in cities where traffic exhaust breaks it down. High readings here typically indicate clean air. Can cause short-term airway irritation during intense exercise but is not linked to the long-term health risks of particulate pollution.
Additive health score: each pollutant contributes points relative to its WHO 2021 guideline and long-term health impact (PM2.5 9, NOโ 5, Oโ 3, PM10 2, SOโ 1 at WHO limits). Data via Open-Meteo. City markers show live readings. Red line marks the WHO guideline. Updated 15:00
Crystal clear water: ~15m visibility
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The best week for surf at Getxo is the week of 16 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
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Getxo is an accessible beach break on the Basque coast near Bilbao. The beaches (Arrigunaga, Ereaga) face north and pick up Bay of Biscay swell consistently. The setting is urban, with the town directly behind the beach and the famous Puente Colgante (transporter bridge) nearby. It produces fun, reliable waves for intermediate surfers with decent banks and good consistency.
Picks up north and north-westerly swells from the Bay of Biscay. A southerly wind is offshore. Works on all tides. Consistent from October through April. The 2-5ft range is most user-friendly. Summer produces smaller waves but the warm weather makes for pleasant sessions. North-facing exposure means it catches most available swell.
Arrigunaga beach has the best-defined banks. Multiple peaks form across the sandy bottom. The eastern end sometimes produces slightly better shape. Watch for 5 minutes from the promenade to identify the working peaks.
Rocky outcrops between the beaches are exposed at low tide. Some rip current activity on bigger days. The urban setting means occasional water quality concerns after heavy rain. Generally a safe, sandy-bottom spot.
Street parking and pay car parks in town. Easy access via the promenade and steps to the beach. Full urban facilities everywhere. Metro connection to Bilbao makes it accessible without a car.
Busy due to the proximity to Bilbao (1 million+ metro population). Good days see 20-30 people on the main beach. Surf schools operate year-round. The atmosphere is friendly. For less crowded Basque surf, drive west towards Sopelana or Mundaka.
Getxo is the easiest surf option for anyone visiting Bilbao. The metro runs from the city centre directly to the beach. Early mornings before the wind picks up are best. The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is a worthwhile flat-day activity. Pintxos (Basque tapas) in the old port area of Getxo are excellent post-surf fuel.
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Combining historical conditions with school holiday crowd pressure to find the sweet spot.
The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
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Conditions at Getxo tend to be best between 07:00 to 10:00 in July.
Average score during this window: 45/100
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