Surf Forecasts:
Arguineguin surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy 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★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 0.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| 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, Rusty here with a look at the surf ahead for Arguineguin.
It’s a slow start. Forget paddling out on Saturday the 15th of August—tiny, weak, bumpy surf with crossing-off wind. Nothing there.
Things get going Sunday morning the 16th. The waves are glassy, running 1 ft from the SSW with a long 17-second period. The energy is moderate at 118, so it’s not pumping, but it’s clean. This is an exposed reef break that’s inconsistent and can get a few guys out on a decent day. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so if you’re just getting started, these small, clean waves are perfect for you. Water temp is normal for this time of year.
The real winner is Monday morning the 17th. Swell jumps to 3 ft from the SSW with a 16-second groundswell period. Winds are glassy, barely a breath from the NNW at 3 mph. Energy reads at 284—a solid moderate push. That’s the one to circle. Clean, head-high walls on the reef, no wind, perfect conditions.
The run continues through Tuesday afternoon the 18th and into Wednesday the 19th and Thursday morning the 20th. Swell sits around 2 ft to 3 ft, winds mostly glassy or light cross-off. Period slips from 16 down to 14 seconds, but the energy stays strong in the moderate range, peaking at 261 Thursday morning. Reliable, rideable surf with good shape.
After Thursday afternoon the 20th, quality slides through Friday the 21st, which still has 2 ft clean waves but is clearly dropping. By Saturday the 22nd, a 15 mph breeze creates some texture.
Then we hit the big flat spell. From Sunday the 23rd all the way through Friday the 28th of August, waves shrink to almost nothing—less than a foot, periods under 12 seconds, energy readings under 100. Dead zone. Not worth paddling out.
Looking ahead, the final two days of the run, Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th of August, show a tiny pulse of life. A 1.0 ft glassy morning on Saturday with some energy at 71, and a clean 1 ft Sunday with an offshore breeze. It won’t set the world on fire, but if you need a fix, there’s a chance of a surfable wave.
The clear standout is Monday morning the 17th of August at Arguineguin – 3 ft, glassy, 16-second groundswell. That’s the best you’re going to get.
Keep an eye on the crowds—it does get busy when it’s clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
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 kJ | 57 | 30 | 87 | 100 | 149 | 162 | 277 | 172 | 236 | 145 | 201 | 100 | 140 | 169 | 239 | 210 | 204 | 301 | 215 | 207 | 141 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:42PM2.16m | 4:06AM1.88m | 4:19PM2.02m | 4:41AM1.79m | 4:56PM1.84m | 5:18AM1.67m | 5:34PM1.64m | 5:58AM1.55m | 6:19PM1.45m | 6:48AM1.42m | 7:22PM1.29m | 8:06AM1.33m | 9:04PM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:25AM0.09m | 9:58PM0.05m | 10:02AM0.17m | 10:32PM0.18m | 10:39AM0.29m | 11:05PM0.33m | 11:18AM0.42m | 11:41PM0.49m | 12:02PM0.57m | 00:22AM0.64m | 1:02PM0.71m | 1:25AM0.76m | 2:42PM0.79m | 3:12AM0.81m | |||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | E 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 57 | 4 | 87 | 100 | 149 | 162 | 277 | 172 | 236 | 145 | 201 | 98 | 140 | 169 | 239 | 210 | 204 | 301 | 215 | 207 | 141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 15 | E 4 | NNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNE 9 | NNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 9 | NE 4 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 21 | 2 | 17 | 34 | 34 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 100 | 93 | 47 | 1 | 51 | 51 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | SSW 17 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | N 9 | W 9 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | S 7 | NW 9 | NE 8 | NNW 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 30 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | N 3 | N 3 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | N 8 | — | — | NNW 8 | NE 3 | N 2 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 8 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 9 | NNE 8 | N 3 |
| kJ | 10 | 3 | 3 | 79 | 65 | — | 11 | — | — | 12 | 2 | 1 | 14 | — | 13 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 13 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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