Surf Forecasts:
Arguineguin surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 301 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arguineguin this week:
The surf forecast for Arguineguin over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arguineguin in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arguineguin over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our little slice of the world.
The forecast period kicks off this Tuesday morning with a little pulse of energy, but it’s not setting the world on fire. We’ve got a window of clean, small waves through the middle of the week before things drop right off. From Sunday the 23rd of August, the surf pretty much goes flat for a solid stretch, with only tiny, grovelly leftovers for over a week. The real action, such as it is, happens in the first few days.
Arguineguin is the only game in town. This reef break is inconsistent, so don’t expect a non-stop show, but when it does work, it’s got a nice shape. The water is sitting at 75°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice bonus.
The standout window is Wednesday, the 19th of August. Tuesday afternoon cleans up nicely with a light NNW cross-off breeze and a small 3ft SSW swell. But Wednesday morning is the pick of the entire forecast – dead calm, glassy conditions, and a 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. That’s quality energy for a reef, with moderate wave energy (280). It’s not big, but it’ll be pure and lined up. The afternoon holds onto that glassy feel with an ESE breeze, still offering 2ft clean waves. Thursday morning is also a good shout with clean 3ft surf.
After that, the combined energy drops quickly. Friday and Saturday still have ridable 2ft to 2ft waves with clean winds, but it’s getting smaller. By Sunday the 23rd of August, we’re down to 1ft and the energy is weak (52). From then until the 1st of September, it’s mostly tiny, poor surf with a few barely surfable moments. The 31st of August shows a little flicker of life with a 1ft, 15-second pulse, but it’s still weak.
So, if you want a wave, get out on Wednesday morning. After that, you’ll be waiting for a long time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 163 | 201 | 100 | 280 | 172 | 239 | 210 | 204 | 301 | 215 | 207 | 141 | 137 | 98 | 65 | 50 | 49 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:34PM1.64m | 5:58AM1.55m | 6:19PM1.45m | 6:48AM1.42m | 7:22PM1.29m | 8:06AM1.33m | 9:04PM1.22m | 9:51AM1.34m | 10:44PM1.27m | 11:08AM1.44m | 11:43PM1.38m | 11:58AM1.59m | 00:24AM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:18AM0.42m | 11:41PM0.49m | 12:02PM0.57m | 00:22AM0.64m | 1:02PM0.71m | 1:25AM0.76m | 2:42PM0.79m | 3:12AM0.81m | 4:33PM0.74m | 4:47AM0.74m | 5:38PM0.62m | 5:42AM0.61m | 6:20PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 163 | 201 | 98 | 280 | 172 | 239 | 210 | 204 | 301 | 215 | 207 | 141 | 137 | 98 | 65 | 50 | 49 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | S 7 | SSW 16 | NNW 8 | SSW 12 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | E 5 | NNW 9 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 100 | 7 | 28 | 3 | 51 | 51 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | NW 9 | SW 7 | NE 8 | NNW 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 8 | N 6 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | N 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 5 | W 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NE 4 | — | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 5 | NE 8 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | NNE 2 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 11 | 8 | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 35 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 100 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 |
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