Arguineguin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Arguineguin over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real promise on the horizon.

The first bit of action worth paddling out for hits us Thursday afternoon, the 20th of August. It’s not big, with a clean 3 ft SSW groundswell rolling in at a lovely 13 seconds. The wind is glassy from the NNW at just 3 mph, so the surface will be like a mirror. The water is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a summer treat. Swell energy is moderate at 255, so there’s enough push to make it fun on this little reef break. This is a standout session for the near-term.

Friday morning, the 21st, keeps the same friendly 2 ft SSW swell with a 14-second period. Winds turn offshore from the NNE at 6 mph, keeping things clean and hollowing the waves out a touch more. Another solid call. Afternoon sees the wind shift cross-shore, making it a bit less perfect, so aim for the early session.

From late Friday afternoon through to the 30th of August, the surf drops right off. We’re looking at small waves, under 2 ft, with weak energy readings mostly below 100. Winds are light and often glassy or offshore, but there’s just not enough swell to make it worthwhile. That’s a long stretch of flat, quiet water – over a week of nothing to get excited about.

Now, here’s where things get interesting again. Sunday morning the 30th of August shows a bit of life with 1 ft SSW swell, but it’s the energy picking up to 123 that hints at better days. The real return kicks off on Monday the 31st of August. The morning brings 2 ft SSW groundswell at 16 seconds, with glassy ENE winds. Energy jumps to 222 – now we’re talking. But the absolute gem is Monday afternoon: 3 ft SSW swell, same long 16-second period, zero wind, glassy as it gets. Energy hits 275. This is the top pick of the whole window. The swell is small but with that very long period, the reef at Arguineguin will shape up nice, clean lines. Keep in mind, with a period over 15 seconds, the sets will be more spaced out, and the wave will be best on the reef here – not a beach break issue.

Tuesday the 1st of September keeps the goodness going with 3 ft SSW swell and periods of 15 to 14 seconds, glassy conditions in both the morning and afternoon. Energy stays strong at 242 and 239. Another excellent day for a paddle.

After that, Wednesday the 2nd of September still has surfable 2 ft SSW swell, but the energy drops to around 140, and the afternoon picks up a gentle cross-off wind. It’s okay, but the magic is fading. From Thursday the 3rd onwards, we’re back into the small stuff, with waves under 2 ft and energy under 50. The run is pretty much done.

One thing to note: Arguineguin is a beginner-friendly reef break, but this run of small, long-period swell is perfect for learning or just having a cruisy session. Crowds can be a possibility here sometimes, so early mornings or the glassy afternoons are your best bet to dodge the pack.

Best on offer: without a doubt, Monday the 31st of August afternoon, and the entire Tuesday the 1st of September. Clean, glassy, with a lovely 3 ft groundswell.

Rusty.

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