Arguineguin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for us.

Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper wave. There’s a massive gap at the start. From now until about the 16th of August, it’s a near-total write-off. We’re talking about ten days of tiny, weak surf with barely any energy. The longest period we see in that stretch is a 15-second groundswell on the 10th, but it’s only 0.3ft – that’s barely a ripple. The combined energy is in the dumps, mostly between 5 and 56 (weak), so don’t even bother waxing up.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until the afternoon of Sunday, the 16th of August. We finally see a little bump of 1ft from the SSW with a period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy ticks up to 102 (moderate). It’s still listed as “very ordinary,” but it’s a step in the right direction. The wind is light and cross-off from the NNW, so it’ll be clean.

The real standout, and the one you should circle on your calendar, is the morning of Thursday, the 20th of August. That’s when it all comes together for Arguineguin (reef). We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell from the SSW, with a long 15-second period. The combined energy jumps to 254 (moderate), which is the best we’ve seen. The wind is a light cross-off from the N, so it’ll be clean. This is a reef break, so that long period groundswell will wrap in nicely. Just be aware that the crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company.

The morning of Friday, the 21st of August, is also worth a mention – glassy conditions with no wind and a 2ft SSW swell, but the energy is a bit lower at 148. It’s a nice morning session if you missed Thursday.

So, to sum it up: the first ten days are a total washout. The best bet is the morning of the 20th of August at Arguineguin. It’s not a monster, but it’s the only real window of quality in this whole 16-day stretch.

Rusty.

Read more