Arguineguin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, with a look at what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – we’re looking at a long, slow stretch here. For the first week or so, it’s pretty much flat. From Saturday the 8th all the way through to the end of the following week, the swell is tiny, barely a ripple. You’ll see a few days of 0.7ft to 1.0ft, mostly from the SSW, but with periods around 10 to 12 seconds, those waves just don’t have the guts to do anything. The wind is mostly light and cross-off, so the water looks clean, but with no real swell, it’s just a lake out there. The combined energy is stuck in the low double digits (14, 13, 7 – that’s basically nothing). We’re staring at a gap of about 12 days with no real surf on offer.

Now, the water temp at Arguineguin is sitting at 75°, which is about 2° warmer than average for this time of year. Not a big deal, just a touch balmy.

Things start to change around Sunday the 16th. The morning still looks pretty ordinary, but we get a little bump up to 1.0ft from the SSW, still very weak with a combined energy of 75. By the afternoon though, the swell picks up to 1ft, period stretches to 16 seconds, and the energy jumps to 127 (moderate). The wind swings offshore from the ENE, so that’s a solid positive. It’s still small, but it’s a start.

Monday the 17th is where it gets interesting. Glassy conditions in the morning with a 2ft SSW swell, period 15 seconds, and energy at 184 – that’s a noticeable step up. The wind is glassy, almost calm, so the surface will be like a mirror. The water stays warm, and the waves are starting to have a bit of shape. The afternoons are glassy too, with another 2ft pulse. This is surfable, and if you’re really keen, this is the first window that’s worth a paddle.

Tuesday the 18th holds similar conditions – 2ft, glassy, light winds, clean as a whistle. Energy stays around 141-151. Still not big, but for a reef break that’s inconsistent, this is a very pleasant surprise.

Now, the real standout comes on Thursday the 20th. The morning is glassy with a 2ft swell from the SSW, period 16 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 284 – that’s solid, moderate energy. The afternoon sees it bump up to 3ft, period 15 seconds, and energy at 322. The wind is cross-off, so the waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is the best on offer. For a spot that’s usually quiet, this is a proper little window of quality. It’s still small enough for a beginner, but the long period (15-16 seconds) means it’s a proper groundswell, and it’ll wrap nicely into the reef. Just be aware this spot is inconsistent, so when it fires, it’s a treat.

Friday the 21st morning is still good with 3ft and energy of 230, but it’s a bit weaker. After that, things taper off again through the weekend, with swell dropping back to 2ft and 2ft, and energy fading into the 90s and 60s by Sunday the 23rd.

So, to sum it up: the first 12 days are a write-off. The real window is Thursday the 20th, with Friday morning as a solid backup. If you’re after clean, glassy, small but fun waves, that’s your moment. Don’t hold your breath for anything bigger.

Rusty.

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