Arguineguin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down for the Arguineguin area. The first week is a slow cooker, but there’s a nice little window of clean, rideable waves coming up in the middle of the fortnight. The water is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be fine in a spring suit or just boardies.

We’re starting off flat. From Wednesday the 12th through Saturday the 16th, it’s pretty much a no-go. The swell is tiny, mostly 0.7ft to 1.0ft from the SSW. The combined energy is weak, in the teens (17 to 59), and the wave comments are all “poor surf conditions.” Save your energy.

Sunday the 16th afternoon shows a little pulse. The swell bumps to 2ft from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell. The energy jumps to 199 (moderate), and the wind goes glassy from the north. It’s still small, but it’s clean. The real build starts on Monday the 17th.

Monday the 17th (morning) is the pick. We’ve got 3ft of SSW swell, with a 16-second period, pushing combined energy up to 291 (moderate). The wind is a light, clean cross-off from the north. This is the best session on offer. The water is a touch warmer than usual, and the conditions are set to be really fun for a longboard or a fish. The reef at Arguineguin can be inconsistent, so you might have to wait between sets, but when they come, they’ll be clean and lined up. Expect some company – crowds are possible here.

Tuesday the 18th keeps the vibe: 3ft SSW swell, 13-second period, with glassy conditions in the morning and afternoon. The energy is solid (203). Wednesday the 19th morning is also a beauty, with 3ft at 16 seconds and calm, glassy conditions (energy 280). Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st mornings are also very clean, with similar 3ft swell and light winds, keeping the energy in the 230s to 260s.

After that, the swell fades fast. From Saturday the 22nd onward, we’re back to small, weak surf. The swell drops to 2ft and then 1ft, period shortens, and the energy tanks back into the double digits (139 down to 17). The last few days from the 24th to the 27th are flat and not worth a second thought.

Bottom line: don’t bother this week. The window is Monday the 17th through Friday the 21st. The best bet is Monday morning – clean, glassy, and a little push from a long-period SSW swell. Keep it on your radar.

- Rusty

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