Surf Forecasts:
Arguineguin surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 213 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arguineguin in the next 16 days are 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arguineguin over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Now for the imperial version, same story, different numbers.
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down for our imperial crew.
The next week or so is a bummer – flat as a pancake. From Friday the 21st right through the end of the month, the swell is tiny and the energy is weak. Nothing to get excited about. The water is 75°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
The one real standout is Monday the 31st of August. It’s Arguineguin, and it’s got a clean 3ft swell from the SSW with a long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy reading is a solid 295 (moderate wave energy). The wind is on our side – a slight offshore breeze from the NE in the morning, switching to a light cross-off from the NNW in the afternoon. That’ll keep the surface glassy. It’s a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for the sets, but the quality will be there when they show. Crowds are sometimes a factor, so get down early.
Tuesday the 1st of September is a solid follow-up, with that same 3ft SSW swell but a slightly shorter period of 15 seconds. Still a great option. After that, the swell fades off through the first week of September, so grab that Monday and Tuesday window.
So, the call is: a quiet start, then a promising window around the 31st of August and 1st of September. It’s a long-range look, so don’t book the day off just yet, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
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236 | 207 | 141 | 137 | 98 | 65 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 43 | 40 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:04PM1.22m | 9:51AM1.34m | 10:44PM1.27m | 11:08AM1.44m | 11:43PM1.38m | 11:58AM1.59m | 00:24AM1.51m | 12:36PM1.74m | 00:57AM1.64m | 1:08PM1.88m | 1:28AM1.75m | 1:39PM2.00m | 1:59AM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:42PM0.79m | 3:12AM0.81m | 4:33PM0.74m | 4:47AM0.74m | 5:38PM0.62m | 5:42AM0.61m | 6:20PM0.49m | 6:21AM0.48m | 6:53PM0.36m | 6:54AM0.36m | 7:24PM0.24m | 7:25AM0.25m | 7:54PM0.14m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | NNW 4 | SSW 10 |
236 | 207 | 141 | 137 | 98 | 65 | 50 | 49 | 57 | 50 | 46 | 43 | 40 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | ENE 4 | N 8 | E 6 | SSW 10 | S 16 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 10 | 42 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | E 4 | N 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 5 | E 4 | NNW 4 | E 4 | W 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 6 | N 7 | N 14 |
2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 4 | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | ENE 3 | N 2 | — | N 2 | NE 3 | — | NE 4 | NNW 4 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 5 | NNE 4 |
5 | 3 | 2 | 46 | 40 | 3 | 25 | — | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 97 | 27 | 27 | 97 | 27 | 124 | 124 | 564 | 564 | 564 | 109 |
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Information about the Arguineguin Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Arguineguin provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Arguineguin can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arguineguin surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Arguineguin) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Arguineguin may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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