Arguineguin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the forecast for Arguineguin, a little reef set-up that’s usually a beginner’s friend, but it’s inconsistent.

Honestly, for the first week, it’s a bit of a flat spell. We’ve got nothing doing at all from Friday the 3rd right through to Thursday the 9th of July. The water is sitting at a balmy 72°, which is about average for this time of year, but there’s barely a pulse of energy. The combined swell energy is weak, reading between 16 and 55, so we’re talking knee-high dribble at best, with a few glassy spells but absolutely no push. It’s a waiting game.

Now, things start to whisper on Friday the 10th. The morning shows a bit of life with a 1ft swell from the SSW, period at 15 seconds, and glassy conditions. The energy jumps to 72 – still weak – but it’s the first sign of something. By Saturday the 11th of July, we get a proper lift. The morning sees a 1ft SSW groundswell, period bumping to 20 seconds, and glassy wind. The combined energy hits 197 (moderate). It’s still small, but that long period means the waves will have some shape and the sets will be spaced out. For a reef like Arguineguin, that long period is actually a bonus, keeping the lines clean. The wind stays glassy in the afternoon too, with energy at 189.

Sunday the 12th is the standout. The morning session is the one to aim for. Clean offshore breezes from the north-northeast, a 2ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, and the combined energy pushes up to 236 (moderate). That long-period swell from the south, right in the optimum direction for this spot, with offshore wind, is about as good as it gets here for a small wave. It’ll be clean, workable, and fun. Crowds are possible, so get out early.

After Sunday, it fades back into ordinary surf. Monday the 13th morning still has some 2ft waves with offshore wind and 192 energy, but it’s dropping. The rest of the second week is a slow decline into tiny, weak surf again. By the 18th of July, we’re back to 0.3ft slop.

So, for the whole 16-day window, there’s a long dry spell, then a brief window of fun. Sunday the 12th of July is your best bet – it’s not huge, but it’s clean, and for this inconsistent spot, that’s a real treat.

Rusty.

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