Arguineguin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for our slice of the island. It’s a bit of a mixed bag ahead, so listen up.

We’re starting off pretty slow. The first few days are looking flat and messy, definitely not worth paddling out for. We’ve got a bit of a lull on our hands. The water is sitting at a warm 75°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. If you’re just keen for a splash, it's fine, but for a real surf, you’ll be waiting.

Things start to shuffle awake on Sunday the 16th. The swell shows a little life, but it’s weak. By Monday the 17th, we finally see something rideable, with the swell picking up to 3ft from the SSW. The energy is moderate at 284, and with a light offshore breeze, it’s going to be clean. This is where we get our first real window.

The standout of this first week is Arguineguin (Gran Canaria) on the morning of Monday the 17th. It’s a reef break, and while it’s usually inconsistent, it should be firing on all cylinders that morning. The swell is 3ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, which is proper groundswell. That long period, combined with the incoming direction and light offshore winds, is a recipe for some proper little waves. Clean, glassy conditions will make it feel even better. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, so it’s a great option for getting some fun ones. This is the pick of the week.

The rest of that week keeps a similar theme: small, clean surf in the mornings with the swell holding around 2-3ft. Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th look alright, but nothing surpasses that Monday morning session. The winds stay light, so the surface should stay tidy.

As we roll into the weekend, the swell starts to back off. The energy drops from Saturday the 22nd onward. We’re back into the small stuff, with the swell shrinking to 2ft and less. The good news is that the winds remain light, keeping things glassy. But that doesn't make up for the lack of push.

After the 22nd, the surf essentially runs out of puff. There’s a long stretch of flatness from the 23rd through to the 29th, with only tiny, weak waves. If you’re not a surfer, this is a great time for the beach, but for us, it’s a barren spell. The energy levels are weak, like 51 and below, so it’s just not there. The forecast shows the swell period dropping off too, so it’s not even like there’s any distant pulse.

The very end of the window, on Sunday the 30th, shows a little flicker of life. The swell pops back up to 2ft with a long 16-second period from the SSW and moderate energy of 160. It’s a promising little sign, but it’s a week and a half away, so don't get too excited. It’s one to keep an eye on, but for now, it’s just a hint of what might come.

So, if you want a wave, get out there Monday morning. It’s going to be the cleanest, most fun surf of this whole period. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty out.

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