Darigayos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ over at Darigayos for the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I’ve got to be honest with you – the next 16 days look pretty bleak for a proper surf at Darigayos. This is a reef break that’s exposed to the north, but the swell window just isn't lining up with the wind. We're looking at a long, drawn-out stretch of poor conditions, with only one day that even gets a marginal nod towards the end.

The first real chance of anything resembling a wave shows up on Saturday morning, July 11th. We've got a 3 ft swell from the north, with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (154), but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the SSW at 15 mph, so it's gonna be choppy. The combined energy jumps up to 224 in the afternoon with a 3 ft north swell, but that cross-shore wind just kills the shape. It's messy.

The next bit of swell arrives on Friday, July 17th in the morning. We’ve got a 2 ft swell from the WNW with a solid 13-second period. That long period groundswell has some push, with a combined energy of 170, but the wind is a strong cross-shore at 28 mph. That’s a full-on mess – strong cross-shore with a bad chop. Not worth paddling out for.

Then on Saturday, July 18th, the swell actually gets some size. The morning shows 6 ft from the WNW, period of 10 seconds, and a combined energy of 485 – that's moderate to strong. But again, the wind is a fresh cross-shore at 19 mph. That's a big, lumpy, choppy mess. It’s getting a bit too big for beginners at that size anyway, and with that wind, it's just ugly. In the arvo the swell drops to 4 ft, and the wind goes cross-onshore. It's all pretty average.

The only window that might be worth a look is Monday afternoon, July 20th. The wave comment finally says "marginal" instead of "poor". We've got a 3 ft swell from the WNW, 8-second period, and combined energy of 236. The wind is a gentle cross-shore at 9 mph. That’s the cleanest wind we’ve seen in the whole forecast. It’s a short period swell, so it won’t have much punch, and it’s just a marginal call, but if you’re desperate, that’s your best bet.

Beyond that, the rest of the forecast is filled with storms, strong winds, and zero swell. So, the standout here is the Monday, July 20th afternoon – it’s the only period where the wind is light enough to even think about it, and the swell is there. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only surfable moment in a very long, poor run.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the charts. It can’t stay this bad forever.

- Rusty

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