
Surf Forecasts:
Arguineguin surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with 87 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arguineguin in the next 16 days are 0.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arguineguin over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at the forecast for your local breaks.
To be straight with you, the next week or so is looking pretty flat. We've got a run of tiny, weak surf from the 9th right through to the 14th of August – nothing to get excited about, with wave heights barely pushing 0.7 ft. It's a real dry spell, so don't bother paddling out just yet. There's a bit of a gap there with no real recommendations.
The first whisper of something worthwhile shows up on the morning of Saturday the 15th of August. Arguineguin (reef) will see a little 1 ft SSW swell creep in, with a period of 17 seconds – that's a long period groundswell, which is good for energy. The morning wind will be a light offshore from the NE, which is a major positive for clean faces. The combined energy is still weak though, at just 67. It's surfable, but very ordinary. Keep in mind this spot is inconsistent and rated for beginners, so it's a mellow option.
But the real standout, the one I'm keeping an eye on, is the morning of Monday the 17th of August. Arguineguin is set to get a 2 ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 15 seconds. The wind is a light cross-off from the E, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 220. The forecast is calling for "expect good surf conditions." That's the best on offer, with clean lines and a little more push. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.
The morning of Thursday the 20th of August also looks promising, with another 3 ft SSW swell and a 14-second period, with a light offshore NNE wind cleaning things up. Energy is moderate at 238. That's a solid day for a reef break like this, especially if you like a bit of a wait between sets with that longer period.
After that, things taper off again into the second week, with smaller swells and less energy. The 22nd of August has some glassy 2 ft waves, but the energy drops right off.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The best windows are the morning of the 17th and the morning of the 20th of August at Arguineguin. It's not going to be pumping, but it'll be clean and rideable. Don't expect any crowds, it's too small for that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 |
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10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 31 | 32 | 51 | 57 | 30 | 87 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:06AM1.67m | 11:45PM1.63m | 12:07PM1.85m | 00:42AM1.76m | 12:58PM2.03m | 1:29AM1.87m | 1:43PM2.17m | 2:12AM1.94m | 2:25PM2.24m | 2:52AM1.97m | 3:04PM2.24m | 3:29AM1.94m | 3:42PM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:44AM0.52m | 5:32PM0.38m | 5:50AM0.39m | 6:31PM0.21m | 6:42AM0.26m | 7:20PM0.06m | 7:27AM0.15m | 8:04PM-0.04m | 8:08AM0.08m | 8:44PM-0.07m | 8:47AM0.06m | 9:22PM-0.04m | 9:25AM0.09m | 9:58PM0.05m | |||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | E 4 | S 13 | SSW 13 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | E 4 | SSW 15 |
10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 31 | 32 | 51 | 57 | 1 | 87 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 8 | NW 8 | S 8 | NE 7 | N 9 | S 13 | S 10 | NW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | NW 8 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 10 |
3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 30 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | S 8 | W 8 | N 9 | S 14 | S 10 | N 8 | S 10 | S 10 | E 4 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | SW 20 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 15 | N 10 |
1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 |
13 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 36 | 18 | 14 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 27 | 97 | 97 | 564 | 97 | 27 | 27 | 220 | 97 | 27 | 97 | 27 | 220 | 97 | 97 | 109 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 0 |
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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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