Arguineguin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut straight through it. The surf forecast for our stretch of coast is a proper test of patience. We’ve got a flat spell coming in, then a pulse of energy late in the window that might just save the run. Don't expect much in the meantime, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Right off the bat, Friday morning (the 21st) is the best we’re going to see for a while. Arguineguin is breaking small, those 2.6ft waves from the SSW with a 14-second period. The energy is moderate at 238, and with a light offshore breeze, it’s looking clean. The water is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t be needing the thick rubber. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s a good chance for a gentle wave, but don't expect any barrel action.

After that, the window slams shut. It’s a long, dry, and disappointing stretch. From Saturday afternoon through the end of next week, the swell just fades away. We're talking ankle-slashers, with heights dropping to 0.3ft and the energy falling into single digits. The wind goes glassy, which is lovely, but there's just nothing to ride. This is a solid run of nothing, about a week of it, so maybe catch up on board repairs or find a different hobby for a bit.

Now, hold onto your leashes, because the forecast models are hinting at a pulse around the end of the month. On Sunday, the 30th of August, we see the swell start to creep back up to 1.3ft, with the energy slowly climbing back to 103. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean, but it’s still small and a bit ordinary.

The real standout is shaping up for the 31st into the 1st of September. The morning of Monday the 31st looks promising, with a 2.3ft SSW swell and a 15-second period. Energy jumps up to 199, and a light offshore breeze keeps it clean. Arguineguin at this size, with that long-period groundswell, will be fun. The reef might straighten out a bit, but it’ll be worth it.

But the pick of the bunch, the one I’d circle on the calendar, is Tuesday, the 1st of September. The swell holds at 2.6ft from the SSW, period drops slightly to 14 seconds, but the energy is solid at 239. The wind is light cross-off all day, keeping conditions clean. This is when it all comes together – the biggest, cleanest swell of the run. For a beginner spot, this is the day to get in the water.

After that, it's another fade. The swell drops back down through the week, returning to the poor conditions we saw before. So, there you have it. A long flat spell, bookended by a small but clean Friday and a proper little pulse at the start of September. Be patient, and that Tuesday could be a gem.

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