Darigayos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Darigayos over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the outlook is a long, flat spell to start. There's no surf to speak of right through the first week of September. A whole lot of nothing, with stormy winds and lousy conditions. For the first few days, it's a write-off: cross-shore and cross-onshore winds howling from the south, plenty of rain, and zero wave energy. You'd be better off checking the kite lines if you're desperate for a fix, but for a paddle surfer, it's a no-go.

We finally see a pulse of energy show up around the 4th of September, but it's tiny. A weak 3ft swell from the WNW with a short period of 7 seconds, and only 105 combined energy (moderate energy). The wind is still a moderate cross-shore, so it's not clean. The 5th and 6th are even smaller, with the swell dropping to 2ft or less. It's not worth the paddle.

The real glimmer of hope – and the only standout in this 16-day window – comes in the second week. Things start to look more promising around the 12th of September. That morning, we see a 3ft swell from the NNW, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 104 (moderate energy). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it's still a bit bumpy, but it's surfable. The afternoon improves: a 3ft NNW swell, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 131 (moderate energy). The wind shifts to a gentle cross-shore, which is a big positive.

The best of the whole run looks like the morning of the 13th of September. Darigayos (La Union) will see a 4ft swell from the NNW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits 204 (moderate energy). The wind is a light cross-onshore, which is promising for cleaner waves. This is a reef break that's consistent and exposed to the north, which is spot-on for this swell. The water temperature is about 84°, which is normal for this time of year. While the swell is under 5ft, it's still manageable for intermediates, but the short period of 9 seconds means the sets will be a bit more frequent and less powerful. There's a chance of crowds here, so get in early.

After that, the 14th of September holds a 3ft swell from the north, but the energy drops back down to 140 (moderate energy), and the cross-onshore wind returns. The run fades out again after that, with tiny 2ft waves and messy conditions from the 15th.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a total loss. The only real window is from the 12th to the 14th of September, with the morning of the 13th being your best bet for a decent, clean-ish session. Keep an eye on the wind, but that's the one to aim for.

Rusty.

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