Darigayos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's shaping up for Darigayos over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first week and a bit is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long gap of flat, weak conditions. From Wednesday the 16th right through to the morning of Sunday the 27th, there’s just nothing doing. Swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 3 ft from the north, with a short, weak period of 6 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is barely registering (12 to 65), so it's all close to flat. Winds are light, but mostly cross-onshore or straight onshore, which doesn't help. There’s a brief moment Thursday afternoon the 17th where it goes glassy, but the swell is still only 2 ft. You could probably get a little knee-high wall if you’re desperate, but it's ordinary. This is a reef break, and with almost no energy, it’s a waste of time.

That flat spell finally breaks on Sunday the 27th. The morning sees a bump to 4 ft from the north (period 6 seconds, energy 88), but it's still onshore and lumpy, so it’s not clean. Monday the 28th is where things get interesting. We get a solid pulse of swell: 8 ft to 8 ft from the northwest, with the period stretching to 8-9 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 714-881, so there’s proper power in the water. Winds are light and cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but it’s surfable. That said, at over 8 ft, this is expert territory only. The break quality is still questionable due to the wind.

The standout window, and the only one worth circling on the calendar, is Tuesday the 29th. This is the best of the run. Morning pushes 7 ft from the north with a long 12-second period, and winds are light cross-onshore. The energy is pumping at 1299. But the real gem is Tuesday afternoon. The swell hangs in at 8 ft from the north, the period stretches to a very long 13 seconds, and the wind drops to a glassy calm. That’s a recipe for clean, powerful waves at this reef. The energy is a massive 1659. This is a proper groundswell, so expect long, well-shaped lines that will hold up nicely here. Keep in mind, at that size, it's only for experienced surfers. A few crowds are possible, but with the conditions this good, it’s worth the company.

After that, Wednesday the 30th and Thursday the 1st see the swell drop fast and winds turn into a strong, choppy cross-onshore mess. The window closes quickly.

So, the call is simple: sit out the first 11 days. If you’ve got the skill, aim for Tuesday the 29th. The afternoon glass-off is the one to chase.

- Rusty

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