Surf Forecasts:
Darigayos surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 4s period, SSW swell with 40 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Darigayos this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Darigayos in the next 16 days are 1.0m 4s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Darigayos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Well, well, well… grab a seat, because for Darigayos, this is a tough one to write. I’m looking at a long, dry stretch here. We’ve got a solid gap of surf no-man’s-land right from the start.
From Monday the 24th right through to the end of the week, it’s pretty much a write-off. The combined swell energy is sitting at zero (0) all the way through Thursday the 27th, with cross and cross-shore winds kicking up a horrible chop. With those storm risks daily, it’s just not worth paddling out. That’s four full days with nothing to offer.
We start to see a pulse of tiny energy on Friday the 28th, but even then it’s not enough. The swell bumps up to a measly 1.0ft by the afternoon, coming from the NNE with a nice long 14-second period. Still, the combined energy is only 37 (around 37), and it’s a cross-onshore mess with 25 km/h winds. That’s going to be choppy, lumpy and just not fun. Saturday and Sunday don’t get any better – we’re talking 3ft of short-period windswell on the 30th but with strong SSW winds. The quality is poor across the board.
It isn't until we hit Tuesday the 1st of September that the wind finally swings offshore, but with zero swell… clean but flat doesn’t put a smile on this face.
Then, on Wednesday the 2nd, we get a glimpse of hope. A small 2ft swell from the WNW, period of 9 seconds, and – get this – it’s clean in the morning with cross-offshore SSE winds at 20 km/h. The combined energy sits at 87, so it’s weak. Still, this is the first moment where a longboard might catch a couple of tiny, clean peelers. Don’t expect any power, but the wind is right for once.
But then it’s back to lumpy cross-shore junk through Thursday and into the first half of Friday the 4th.
Now here is where one session rises above the rest. On Friday the 4th of September, the swell picks up noticeably – 4ft from the west at 10 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 311 (moderate). However, the morning still has stiff crosswinds. The real window is Friday afternoon: winds drop to a gentle 15 km/h from the south, still cross, but it’s marginal. The swell drops a touch to 4ft. It's not clean, not perfect, but it’s the best combination of size and lighter winds we’ve seen so far.
Then things get interesting, but also dangerous. On Sunday the 6th of September, a big spike hits: 10ft from the west at 10 seconds. The combined energy absolutely cranks to 1780 (very strong). That is serious, powerful stuff. This is only for experts. The wind is cross-shore in the morning, but the afternoon swings cross-offshore from the SSE at 25 km/h, and it gets clean. For a solid, experienced surfer, Darigayos (La Union) might produce some big, raw wedges off the reef that afternoon. For anyone else, it is way too much, and the currents will be fierce.
Monday the 7th still has some leftover size, 5ft, and the afternoon offers clean conditions again, but the energy has dropped back to 360. Fun, not epic.
So, here’s the honest truth. The real standout is Sunday the 6th of September afternoon. It’s a long way off, so treat it as promising but not locked in, but the combination of a very strong 10ft west swell with cross-offshore winds and clean conditions is your best bet. That is big-wave territory only. If you want a more manageable session, Friday the 4th afternoon offers the best middle ground with 4ft and lighter winds.
The rest? It’s a battle. Don’t expect much until we get into the second week. Forecasts can change, but right now, Darigayos is a waiting game.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 360mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | N 13 | NE 13 | NNE 14 | NNE 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 8 | SSW 4 | N 7 | WSW 10 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 37 | 30 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 40 | 1 | 0 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:26AM0.90m | 7:11AM0.92m | 7:52AM0.92m | 8:31AM0.89m | 10:16PM0.26m | 9:09AM0.83m | 10:04PM0.33m | 9:48AM0.74m | 10:21PM0.43m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:46PM0.09m | 4:20PM0.09m | 4:50PM0.11m | 5:12PM0.14m | 5:23PM0.19m | 00:02AM0.26m | 5:25PM0.24m | 1:51AM0.28m | 5:17PM0.30m | 3:26AM0.31m | |||||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | 6 | 13 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 52 | 16 | 33 | 96 | 31 | 26 | 90 | 39 | 30 | 74 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | N 13 | NE 13 | NNE 14 | NNE 12 | N 11 | N 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | N 7 | WSW 10 |
500 | 397 | 504 | 381 | 604 | 439 | 203 | 505 | 475 | 333 | 588 | 3 | 7 | 37 | 30 | 2 | 8 | 1412 | 892 | 1 | 926 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | N 8 | N 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 9 | SSE 3 | SW 9 | SSE 3 | S 3 | WSW 9 | SSE 3 | — | WSW 9 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | — | SSW 4 | WSW 10 | — |
— | 645 | 6 | 749 | 3 | 5 | 411 | 2 | — | 578 | — | 723 | 992 | 1236 | 1591 | 1874 | 1893 | — | 40 | 1058 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 167 | 167 | 62 | 167 | 167 | 167 | 167 | 167 | 167 | 167 | 167 | 177 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 823 | 805 | 805 | 558 | 177 |
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Information about the Darigayos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Darigayos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Darigayos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Darigayos 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 (Darigayos) 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 Darigayos 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.
Darigayos is 23 km (14 miles) from San Fernando. If you plan a holiday in West Luzon, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Fernando. San Fernando has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











