Surf Forecasts:
Darigayos surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,291 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Darigayos this week:
The surf forecast for Darigayos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Darigayos in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Darigayos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, Rusty here.
Honestly, mate, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead for Darigayos. We’re looking at over a week of flat, messy conditions that just aren’t worth paddling out for. From Friday the 28th right through to Wednesday the 2nd of September, it’s all cross-shore junk, onshore slop, or zero swell. The combined energy barely gets into double digits – it’s all weak stuff. There’s a big gap with no surf on offer for those first six days.
Then, right out of the blue, Thursday the 3rd of September morning shows a bit of life. A pulse of WNW swell rolls in at 4 ft, with a period of 9 seconds – decent enough for a reef break like Darigayos. The water temp is sitting at 84°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year so no surprises there. The real kicker is the glassy conditions, with the wind coming from the ESE at just 3 mph. That’s clean, that’s proper. The combined energy hits 248, so there’s some push behind it, and with that northerly optimum direction, it should wrap in pretty well.
The rest of the forecast is a write-off again after that. A few tiny, wind-affected bumps pop up here and there, but nothing that’ll get your heart racing. The morning of the 3rd is your only real chance – a short, sharp window of quality. Everything else is a skunk.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the charts, but for now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 606mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 230mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 7 |
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3 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 2291 | 244 | 66 | 42 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:31AM0.89m | 10:16PM0.26m | 9:09AM0.83m | 10:04PM0.33m | 9:48AM0.74m | 10:21PM0.43m | 10:28AM0.62m | 10:50PM0.53m | 11:14AM0.50m | 11:28PM0.64m | 12:15PM0.37m | 00:14AM0.74m | 1:11AM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:23PM0.19m | 00:02AM0.26m | 5:25PM0.24m | 1:51AM0.28m | 5:17PM0.30m | 3:26AM0.31m | 5:02PM0.35m | 5:09AM0.31m | 4:36PM0.36m | 7:15AM0.29m | 3:49PM0.34m | 10:02AM0.23m | |||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | 14 | 17 | 38 | 46 | 69 | 271 | 72 | 31 | 48 | 39 | 23 | 52 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 12 | 18 | 41 | 18 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | WSW 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | — | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 |
3 | 591 | 10 | 9 | 2 | — | 487 | — | — | — | — | — | 1230 | — | 5 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 387 | 282 | 231 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 7 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 7 |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 244 | 66 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | NW 6 | N 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 15 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | — | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | — | — | S 2 |
623 | — | 743 | 739 | 898 | 974 | 835 | 893 | 848 | 1238 | 1331 | 1316 | — | 1211 | 1344 | 1812 | 2290 | 2291 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 177 | 613 | 177 | 571 | 558 | 75 | 979 | 1001 | 831 | 571 | 581 | 581 | 571 | 591 | 713 | 713 | 572 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 18 |
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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.











