Surf Forecasts:
Arguineguin surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 362 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arguineguin in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM. 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 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arguineguin over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I'm Rusty. The swell forecast for this area looks mostly flat to pretty weak over the next couple of weeks. Don't expect much.
First up, the water temp at Arguineguin is sitting around 76°F, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The period kicks off on Friday, August 28th, with tiny waves around 0.7ft from the SSW. The combined swell energy is a very weak 9, and the surf conditions are poor. Not worth getting wet.
Saturday the 29th is even smaller with glassy conditions, but the swell is barely there.
We see a slight bump on Sunday morning, August 30th, with 1ft SSW swell and a long period of 17 seconds (groundswell). The combined energy is 98, still very weak. The wind is light offshore from the NE, so it'll be clean, but it's surfable waves with very ordinary conditions.
By Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September, we get the most notable pulse of the whole outlook. The morning of the 31st has 2ft SSW swell, with cross-offshore winds, and combined energy of 189 (moderate). Into the afternoon, the swell bumps to 2ft and the energy to 219, and the conditions are expected to be good. This trend continues into Tuesday with 3ft to 3ft SSW swell, periods of 16 seconds, and combined energy reaching 344 (moderate). This is really the standout window. The long period groundswell will shape up nicely at Arguineguin, a reef break that likes swell from the South. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes," so you might have some company, but it shouldn't be packed. The winds are offshore and cross-offshore, keeping things clean.
After that, the swell steadily drops off. Wednesday morning is still okay with 2ft but the energy drops to 213, before the wind turns cross-shore and the quality fades. From Thursday the 3rd of September onward, we're back to tiny, weak surf with combined energy values mostly below 100, often glassy but just no power to work with. There's a long stretch of flatness from the 4th of September all the way through to the 12th of September, with barely a ripple. The combined swell energy dips to single digits. Most days are glassy or clean, but there's no swell to ride.
Bottom line: if you've got a board, the best bet is the Monday afternoon, August 31st, through Tuesday, September 1st. That’s your window for anything fun. Everything else is a skunk.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 15 | E 5 | E 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
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9 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 32 | 94 | 87 | 181 | 125 | 158 | 357 | 284 | 344 | 239 | 213 | 156 | 99 | 98 | 96 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | glassy | glassy | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 2:29AM1.90m | 2:40PM2.11m | 3:00AM1.93m | 3:11PM2.09m | 3:32AM1.93m | 3:45PM2.03m | 4:07AM1.88m | 4:21PM1.92m | 4:45AM1.79m | 5:04PM1.76m | 5:31AM1.67m | 5:57PM1.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:23PM0.08m | 8:26AM0.13m | 8:52PM0.05m | 8:57AM0.12m | 9:23PM0.06m | 9:31AM0.14m | 9:55PM0.11m | 10:07AM0.21m | 10:31PM0.21m | 10:48AM0.31m | 11:12PM0.35m | 11:38AM0.44m | 00:05AM0.51m | |||||||
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
9 | 34 | 37 | 37 | 20 | 94 | 87 | 181 | 125 | 158 | 357 | 284 | 344 | 239 | 213 | 156 | 99 | 98 | 96 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 9 | E 5 | E 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 5 | — | N 8 |
9 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 62 | 61 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | S 15 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 18 | E 5 | SW 8 | S 8 | SW 8 | NNE 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | E 7 |
2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ENE 5 | — | NNE 2 | NE 5 | NNE 3 | ENE 5 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 3 | N 4 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 |
12 | 9 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 27 |
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Information about the Arguineguin Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Arguineguin provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Arguineguin can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arguineguin surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Arguineguin) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Arguineguin may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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