
Surf Forecasts:
Arguineguin surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arguineguin over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a flat spell. We’re looking at a long, dry run with barely a ripple. The first real chance of anything even remotely surfable is on Saturday morning, July 18th, and it’s a tough sell.
Saturday morning, July 18th, Arguineguin (reef) is the only game in town, and it’s a game for the patient. The swell is a tiny 1.0 ft from the SSW, but the wait is worth it for the conditions. The wind is glass – dead calm from the NE at just 3 mph. That’s a beautiful thing. The water is a touch warmer than usual at 74°F, so you’re comfortable. The problem? It’s small, inconsistent, and the combined wave energy is weak (73). It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but you’ll be scratching for waves. The SSW direction is a tricky fit for this break, which prefers something from the south.
Saturday afternoon the wind switches to a cross-shore from the NW at 6 mph, and it’s poor. The rest of the week? A ghost town. From Sunday, July 19th, all the way through to Friday, August 2nd, the forecast is a parade of tiny, weak swells, mostly under 1.0 ft with poor scores. The wind is often cross-offshore or offshore, so the surface is clean, but there’s just no energy. The combined energy drops into the teens and single digits – it’s basically a lake.
The one glimmer comes on Thursday morning, July 30th, but it’s over a week away and a weird one. A 2 ft easterly swell pops up with a short period of only 7 seconds. The wind is a light offshore from the NE at 3 mph, so it’ll be clean. But that short period and east direction are a bad match for Arguineguin’s optimum S swell. The combined energy is still only 38. It’s not worth a special trip.
Forget the second week – it’s a write-off. The last few days of July and into August are flat with barely a breath of life. The wind stays clean, but there’s no swell to push it.
The bottom line: There’s nothing here to get excited about. The best bet is the Saturday morning (July 18th) glass-off session at Arguineguin if you’re desperate for a paddle and a few tiny, clean waves. For anything with real push, you’re looking at a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 |
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61 | 61 | 53 | 85 | 50 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 63 | 59 | 34 | 50 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 12 | 27 | 11 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:54PM2.04m | 5:23AM1.70m | 5:38PM1.88m | 6:08AM1.60m | 6:24PM1.70m | 6:58AM1.51m | 7:16PM1.53m | 7:56AM1.43m | 8:22PM1.39m | 9:08AM1.40m | 9:43PM1.33m | 10:23AM1.42m | 10:59PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:33AM0.24m | 11:15PM0.19m | 11:16AM0.35m | 11:57PM0.33m | 12:03PM0.47m | 00:42AM0.47m | 12:56PM0.60m | 1:34AM0.60m | 2:05PM0.69m | 2:39AM0.68m | 3:30PM0.72m | 3:55AM0.70m | 4:50PM0.67m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 |
61 | 61 | 53 | 85 | 50 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 63 | 59 | 34 | 50 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | S 9 | W 9 | W 8 | S 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 10 |
3 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 4 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | W 8 | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 12 | SSW 9 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | NW 11 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 18 | S 18 | W 9 | W 8 | S 18 | S 12 |
12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 |
3 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 36 | 27 | 27 | 35 | 35 | 28 | 44 | 36 | 35 | 64 | 60 | 38 | 80 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 124 | 100 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 109 | 27 | 576 | 220 |
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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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