Darigayos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, it's Rusty again. Let's be real: the outlook for the next couple of weeks is pretty grim. I've been staring at the charts for Darigayos and honestly, there's almost nothing to get excited about. We're looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf on offer for the vast majority of the 16-day window.

The first hint of any kind of rideable wave doesn't show up until the morning of the 22nd of July. That's a full week of flat, choppy, or just plain messy conditions to get through. The energy is weak, with a combined swell energy of just 23 (moderate energy). It's a tiny 1.3ft swell from the west-northwest, with a short period of 8 seconds. That's weak, windswell stuff. The wind is a cross-onshore breeze, making it choppy and uninviting. It's a tough paddle for a poor reward.

The morning of the 23rd of July is a little better, relatively speaking. The swell bumps up to 1.6ft from the west-northwest, with a period still at 8 seconds. The combined energy is a bit higher at 37 (moderate energy), but it's still a cross-onshore wind that'll keep the surface messy. After that, it fades fast into even smaller, weaker waves for the rest of the period.

The standout, if you can even call it that, is the morning of the 23rd of July. It's the biggest and most energetic of a very poor bunch. But even then, with that cross-onshore wind and a short period, you're not looking at a classic session. For a reef break like Darigayos, you'd want a longer period swell to get those proper walls, but we're not getting that here.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual to report. The crowds at Darigayos are sometimes there, but with this lack of swell, I doubt you'll see a soul.

It's a bleak run, lads. The best advice I can give is to save your energy. The forecast can change, but right now, this is a kite-surfing setup, not a paddling one. Keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath.

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