Surf Forecasts:
Darigayos surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, W swell with 944 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Darigayos in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) 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 4.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Darigayos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checkin’ in from the region. Let’s break down the 16-day picture for Darigayos. Straight up, it’s a grim run for the foreseeable future. The entire outlook is plagued by poor surf conditions with no decent waves to get excited about – a real bummer for anyone keen to paddle out.
We kick things off with nothing to ride. August the 29th and 30th are total washouts, with minimal swell and lousy wind. The wait continues through the 31st. It’s a frustrating start.
Come the morning of September the 1st, there’s a pulse of energy – big swell hits 8 ft from the west with a period of 9 seconds, packing strong wave energy (944). Sounds promising, right? Nah. The wind is a messy cross-shore from the SSW at 22 mph, turning it into a lumpy, poor quality mess. This size is only for experts, and the onshore chop will kill any shape. After that pulse, it flatlines again.
The 3rd of September sees a drop-off to 5 ft from the west (moderate energy at 372), but it’s got that frustrating cross-onshore wind at 16 mph making it choppy. Not worth the paddle. The rest of the first week into the second is just tiny, short-period slop with poor to moderate winds. From the 6th to the 9th we’re looking at waves under 2 ft. Light offshore winds pop on the 6th and 8th, but there’s simply no swell to shape up.
Through the second week (from the 10th onward), it’s the same story. Tiny waves, light breezes, and a lot of poor, choppy conditions. A few sessions have a touch of offshore wind on the 11th and 12th, but the swell is pathetic at 1 ft to 2 ft.
Honestly, there’s no standout session in this 16-day window. The one chance on the 1st of September looked good on paper for size, but the wind just ruined it. We’re looking at a long, blank run here. It’s one of those periods where it tends not to stay poor for long, but right now, the forecast is a dead zone for paddle surfing. If you’ve got a kite, the windy and messy days might be your only play, but for a surfboard? Save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 274mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 173mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the SSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | N 8 | WNW 7 |
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 944 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 372 | 165 | 204 | 101 | 65 | 57 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 2:16AM0.89m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:09PM0.13m | ||||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | 13 | 66 | 49 | 23 | 26 | 34 | 17 | 17 | 29 | 13 | 15 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 24 | 44 | 19 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 15 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | SW 8 |
2 | 2 | 856 | 477 | — | — | — | — | — | 944 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | 515 | 497 | 262 | 101 | 61 | 196 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 7 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 372 | 165 | 204 | 43 | 65 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | N 7 | N 11 | N 8 | N 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | 4 | 9 | 30 | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | SW 9 | WSW 8 | — |
703 | 990 | — | 903 | 1060 | 1126 | 1318 | 1583 | 1651 | 1563 | 1172 | 1265 | 2223 | 3026 | 1736 | — | — | — | 326 | 381 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 581 | 558 | 558 | 805 | 805 | 177 | 831 | 613 | 581 | 571 | 571 | 713 | 880 | 613 | 613 | 613 | 613 | 581 | 571 | 17 | 17 |
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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.











