Arguineguin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same outlook for the imperial crowd.

The water’s sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice little bonus if you’re in boardies or a spring suit. The surf, though, is a slow starter. The first few days are tiny, with weak energy. Combined energy readings are in the low double digits, barely a whisper.

Saturday and Sunday are flat. The first real sign of life comes on Monday, 31 August. The morning brings a 2ft swell from the SSW with a period of 15 seconds, a long period groundswell that has some push. The combined energy is 189 (moderate), and with a light offshore breeze from the NNE, it’s glassy. It’s not a classic, but it’s a step in the right direction. The afternoon is similar in size, but the wind turns cross-shore, making it a bit choppy.

Tuesday, 1 September is the one to circle. That’s the best bet in the near term. The morning shows a 3ft SSW swell, period of 16 seconds, and combined energy of 357 (moderate to strong). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the N, keeping the surface clean. This is a solid window – the size is good for a reef break, the long period will draw some nice lines, and the wind is your friend. The afternoon holds the same size and energy, just a bit more breeze.

After that, it drops off fast. Wednesday, 2 September still has a surfable 2ft swell in the morning (14s, 213 energy), but it’s ordinary. From Thursday, 3 September, through the weekend of 6-7 September, it’s mostly tiny – under 1.0ft, with combined energy in the teens or single digits. A lot of glassy mornings, but nothing to ride.

There’s a big gap of several days with no real action. The next flicker comes on Saturday, 12 September – a 0.7ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 21 seconds! That’s serious groundswell, but it’s just a ripple. Combined energy is only 68 (weak). With that long period, at a beach break it might be too straight, but here at Arguineguin, which is a reef, it could line up if the tide is right. The next day, Sunday, 13 September, has a more promising 2ft to 3ft SSW swell, period of 16-17 seconds, and combined energy of 260-298 (moderate). The wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit messy, but the energy is there. It’s promising, but far out – check back closer to the date.

The standout is Tuesday, 1 September – best wave size, cleanest wind, and the longest period groundswell that suits the reef. Arguineguin is a beginner-friendly reef break, but it’s inconsistent, so you’ve got to be on it. Crowds are possible when it’s good. The second week looks more interesting on the long-range charts, but it’s a wait-and-see.

Rusty.

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