Arguineguin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at the forecast for your local breaks.

To be straight with you, the next week or so is looking pretty flat. We've got a run of tiny, weak surf from the 9th right through to the 14th of August – nothing to get excited about, with wave heights barely pushing 0.7 ft. It's a real dry spell, so don't bother paddling out just yet. There's a bit of a gap there with no real recommendations.

The first whisper of something worthwhile shows up on the morning of Saturday the 15th of August. Arguineguin (reef) will see a little 1 ft SSW swell creep in, with a period of 17 seconds – that's a long period groundswell, which is good for energy. The morning wind will be a light offshore from the NE, which is a major positive for clean faces. The combined energy is still weak though, at just 67. It's surfable, but very ordinary. Keep in mind this spot is inconsistent and rated for beginners, so it's a mellow option.

But the real standout, the one I'm keeping an eye on, is the morning of Monday the 17th of August. Arguineguin is set to get a 2 ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 15 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off from the E, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 220. The forecast is calling for "expect good surf conditions." That's the best on offer, with clean lines and a little more push. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

The morning of Thursday the 20th of August also looks promising, with another 3 ft SSW swell and a 14-second period, with a light offshore NNE wind cleaning things up. Energy is moderate at 238. That's a solid day for a reef break like this, especially if you like a bit of a wait between sets with that longer period.

After that, things taper off again into the second week, with smaller swells and less energy. The 22nd of August has some glassy 2 ft waves, but the energy drops right off.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The best windows are the morning of the 17th and the morning of the 20th of August at Arguineguin. It's not going to be pumping, but it'll be clean and rideable. Don't expect any crowds, it's too small for that.

Rusty.

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