Getxo
Spain · Atlantic Europe
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.3m NNW
Wind: 13 km/h N (onshore)
Beach faces: NNW
Onshore wind (blowing from sea to land). Expect choppier, less defined waves.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:34Expected crowds
Prediction model v17amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 3/2mm wetsuit or spring suit for 17°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.3m swell at 8s. Moderate winds. Water temperature 17°C.
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Forecast accuracy at Getxo
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 11am (score: 2). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking below average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Getxo.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Getxo
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.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Getxo. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Getxo?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.