Darigayos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the cards for Darigayos. I’ve got to be straight with you – the next 16 days are a real mixed bag, and honestly, for the first week and a half, it’s mostly a struggle. The good news is there are a couple of windows that might just get you wet, so let’s break it down.

Right from the start, Wednesday the 2nd through to the end of the first week is a write-off. The wind is howling out of the SSW at 22 mph, creating a lumpy cross-chop that’s just not surfable. The wave energy is basically zero (0), and the swell is non-existent. You’d be better off staying home.

We get a slight pulse on Thursday the 3rd, but it’s tiny – only 2ft to 2ft from the NW with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is weak (33), and the crosswind keeps it messy. The same goes for Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th; the swell stays small and weak, and the wind keeps it cross-shore. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern continues right through the middle of the month. Monday the 14th sees a bump in size to 4ft from the NNW, but it’s still cross-onshore wind and the conditions are poor. The energy is building (217), but it’s not clean enough to get excited about. You’ll be fighting the chop.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The first real standout comes on Sunday the 13th of September. The morning still looks a bit messy, but by the afternoon, the wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the east. The swell is a small 3ft from the NNW with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is 92. It’s not big, but those glassy conditions will make it tidy and fun for a longboard or a mid-length. The crowd is ‘sometimes’ an issue, but on a day like this, it’s worth the paddle.

The second, and the best option in the whole window, is Tuesday the 15th of September. Another afternoon glass-off, with a 3 mph breeze from the NE. The swell picks up to 4ft from the NNW, with an 8-second period, and the energy is a solid 148. That’s moderate wave energy, and with the glassy conditions, Darigayos reef will be breaking cleanly. The swell direction is a good match for the optimum N direction. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s still a bit far out, so don’t set your alarm just yet, but it looks promising.

Wednesday the 16th offers another small window in the morning with glassy conditions and 2ft waves, but it’s a step down from Tuesday.

So, to wrap it up: the first 11 days are a gap of poor surf, mainly from strong cross-shore winds. The real standouts are the afternoon of the 13th for a clean, small wave session, and the afternoon of the 15th for the best size and quality of the whole period. Don’t expect anything for beginners, as the waves are small, but the good days are clean. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Read more