When should you surf Sopelana today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 15h with a 40/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Sopelana surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Sopelana (Vizcaya).
Best score today
5310h
Now
4015:00
Waves
1.7 m
13 s
Wind
14 km/h
Side-onshore · NW
Tide
▼ 02:00 · ▲ 08:00 · ▼ 14:00 · ▲ 20:00
range 2.1 m
Light
08:26 → 19:27
Best windows today
10h50/100
1.6 m · 13 s · 16 km/h
11h40/100
1.6 m · 13 s · 15 km/h
12h35/100
1.6 m · 13 s · 8 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 35 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 14 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | 44 | 1.7 m · 13 s | 15 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | — | 1.7 m · 13 s | 12 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | — | 1.7 m · 13 s | 15 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 18 | 1.7 m · 13 s | 15 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 18 | 1.7 m · 13 s | 17 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 35 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 13 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | 40 | 1.6 m · 12 s | 15 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 40 | 1.6 m · 12 s | 17 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 20 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 17 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 50 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 16 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | 40 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 15 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | 35 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 8 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 13:00 | 44 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 13 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | 44 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 14 km/h · W | low tide |
| 15:00 | 18 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 15 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | 35 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | 35 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | 18 | 1.6 m · 13 s | 20 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 19:00 | 20 | 1.6 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 20:00 | 40 | 1.6 m · 12 s | 15 km/h · NW | high tide |
| 21:00 | 20 | 1.6 m · 12 s | 10 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 20 | 1.5 m · 12 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | 20 | 1.5 m · 12 s | 15 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Sopelana today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 02:00 · ▲ 08:00 · ▼ 14:00 · ▲ 20:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Sopelana suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Sopelana.