Arguineguin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, and honestly, the first part of the run is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a lot of small, weak surf with no real push behind it. The energy just isn’t there for the first several days. The good news is that things do start to pick up, but it’s gonna take a while to get there.

The early part of the week, from the 9th through the 14th, is basically flat. We’re talking waves around 0.7ft to 1ft, with combined swell energy stuck in the weak range, mostly under 20. It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. You’d be better off working on your tan.

Then around the 15th and 16th, we start to see a little bump, but it’s still pretty ordinary. The swell is only 1ft to 1ft, and while the energy climbs a bit, it’s still nothing to get excited about. The wind is mostly light and cross-off, so it’s clean, but the waves are just too small to be fun.

The first real sign of life comes on Monday, the 17th. The swell pushes up to 3ft out of the SSW, and the energy jumps to 276 – that’s moderate, but it’s the biggest we’ve seen. The morning is looking glassy with a bit of offshore wind, which is a big positive. This is the first day where it’s worth paddling out. Expect good surf conditions.

After that, we settle back into a pattern of small, clean, but unremarkable surf through the 18th and 19th. Swell hovers around 2ft to 2ft, with the energy staying in the moderate range. The odd glassy period will keep things tidy, but the waves are still small.

The standout period looks like the 20th and 21st. The swell picks back up to 2ft from the SSW, with combined energy in the 200s – that’s solid, workable surf. The mornings especially look good, with light offshore winds and clean conditions. Thursday morning on the 20th is glassy, and Friday morning on the 21st is also looking clean. This is the best of the run for a proper surf.

After that, it fades again. The 22nd and 23rd drop back down to 1ft to 2ft, and the energy starts to fade. By the 24th, we’re back to tiny, weak waves, wrapping up the 16-day window on a flat note.

Now, for the spot itself. Arguineguin is a reef break, exposed to that SSW swell, and it’s an inconsistent one at the best of times. The good news is that the swell direction is right for it. The water is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing crazy, but it’s noticeable.

The main thing here is patience. The first week is a total bust, but that window from the 17th to the 21st is where you want to be. The 17th morning is the first real chance, but the 20th and 21st are the pick of the bunch. Just keep in mind that this spot is inconsistent, so you might have to wait for the sets, but when they come, it should be worth it. The long-period swell on the 14th has some energy, but it’s too small to do anything. The longer period swells on the 17th and 21st are better for this reef setup.

Overall, a slow start, but there’s a decent little window in the middle. Don’t get too worked up about the early flatness, and keep an eye on that 20th of August.

Rusty

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