Surf Forecasts:
Darigayos surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with 169 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Darigayos this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Darigayos in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Darigayos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me level with you straight up. I've looked at what's coming down the pipe for Darigayos, and it's a tough one. The whole 16-day outlook is a flat spell. The first recommendation, and pretty much every one after that, is a no-go.
From now, right through to the end of the first week of September, we are looking at a long stretch of quiet water. The models are showing nothing but "poor surf conditions" day after day, with wave energy stuck at zero or a measly 1 to 24 (weak energy). The wind is mostly a cross-shore breeze, which doesn't help, but honestly, there's no swell to work with anyway.
The only real blips on the radar are so small they're barely worth a mention. On the morning of the 26th of August, we might see a tiny 0.3ft pulse from the north at 8 seconds, but with a cross wind and a combined energy of just 1, it's a non-event. The same goes for the 27th of August, where a 2ft wave from the south shows up but with a horrible 3-second period, making it completely unsurfable. Later in the month, around the 29th of August, there's a 0.7ft north-northeast groundswell with a 12-second period, but the energy is still only 24. It's clean that afternoon, but you'd be pushing a sponge around on a lake.
Don't hold your breath for the first week of September either. The 3rd and 4th bring a few 0.7ft to 1.0ft waves, but it's all cross-onshore wind and choppy. This is a classic blank run for the area. When it's this flat, the only thing to surf is the disappointment.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 90mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 95mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | S 3 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | S 3 | S 3 | WSW 9 | S 4 |
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0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 19 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:47AM0.81m | 4:43AM0.84m | 5:36AM0.87m | 6:26AM0.90m | 7:11AM0.92m | 7:52AM0.92m | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:59PM0.16m | 2:34PM0.12m | 3:10PM0.10m | 3:46PM0.09m | 4:20PM0.09m | 4:50PM0.11m | 5:12PM0.14m | ||||||||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 26 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 13 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
799 | 799 | 851 | 587 | 770 | 495 | 559 | 917 | — | — | 969 | 1093 | 533 | 937 | 768 | 672 | 630 | 591 | 641 | 586 | 501 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 6 | N 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | SSW 4 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 |
— | 2 | 5 | 943 | — | 718 | 907 | — | 1042 | 1169 | — | 15 | 974 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 9 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 883 | 914 | 914 | 32 | 613 | 871 | 613 | 713 | 558 | 167 | 167 | 167 | 167 | 167 | 167 | 167 | 177 | 177 | 177 | 177 | 177 |
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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.











