Espigon surf break

Espigon surfForecast / Río Negro / Argentina

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Espigon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Espigon sea temperature is
14.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Espigon this week:

The surf forecast for Espigon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Espigon in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 14th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 18th May)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 18th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Espigon over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
1
0
4
3
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
10
2.5
S
11
2.2
S
11
2.4
S
11
2.2
S
10
1.6
S
9
1.2
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.7
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
1.5
SSW
6
2.2
S
7
1.8
S
7
1.5
S
10
1.6
S
11
1.8
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.4
S
13
2.2
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.3
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1490
1673
1148
1342
1029
450
230
86
102
142
143
434
302
398
566
1028
1990
2031
1642
814
396
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
15
WNW
25
NW
25
NNW
15
WNW
25
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSW
15
WNW
15
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
WNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
30
SSE
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
off
off
cross-on
High Tide
8:12PM3.04m
8:58AM3.25m
9:13PM3.14m
9:47AM3.48m
10:10PM3.30m
10:36AM3.73m
11:05PM3.48m
11:26AM3.94m
11:58PM3.65m
12:15PM4.10m
00:51AM3.77m
1:05PM4.19m
1:44AM3.83m
Low Tide
2:37AM0.81m
3:13PM1.00m
3:26AM0.73m
4:05PM0.76m
4:15AM0.63m
4:56PM0.51m
5:06AM0.55m
5:48PM0.28m
5:58AM0.48m
6:39PM0.11m
6:51AM0.46m
7:32PM0.01m
7:46AM0.48m
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
8:10
8:11
8:11
8:12
8:14
8:15
8:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:06
6:05
6:04
6:02
6:01
6:00
6:00
6:00
3
1
Temp °C
10
10
12
12
12
11
15
14
13
13
12
11
10
10
12
12
11
10
15
14
11
2
3
5
5
6
6
10
9
8
7
7
5
4
4
7
5
4
4
9
7
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
12
2.5
S
11
0.6
SE
12
2.4
S
11
0.6
SE
10
1.6
S
9
1.2
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.7
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
1.5
S
10
1.6
S
11
1.8
S
13
2.5
S
12
2.4
S
13
2.2
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.3
S
11
Energy kJ
220
1673
108
1342
64
450
230
86
102
142
143
75
398
566
1028
1990
2031
1642
814
396
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
12
0.7
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.1
SE
15
0.8
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.6
S
8
0.1
NE
5
0.1
S
16
0.5
S
12
0.5
SE
10
0.7
W
5
0.3
WNW
4
0.2
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
Energy kJ
220
137
31
8
120
117
76
46
1
5
65
51
20
3
12
97
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
NE
5
Energy kJ
8
8
7
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
10
2.2
S
11
2.2
S
10
0.6
W
4
0.8
NW
4
0.7
W
4
1.1
SW
4
1.5
SSW
6
2.2
S
7
1.8
S
7
0.5
W
3
0.4
W
4
2.3
S
12
0.4
WNW
3
1
W
5
Energy kJ
1490
1148
1029
11
16
20
42
131
434
302
5
6
1496
4
52
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
1
1
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
1
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
645
750
586
645
467
18
0
281
18
439
533
586
467
467
0
645
645
0
586
0
694
Best forecast wave conditions in Provincia Río Negro
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Argentina
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
1
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
1
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
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Information about the Espigon Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Espigon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Espigon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Espigon 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 (Espigon) 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 Espigon 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.

Espigon is 21 km (13 miles) from Balneario El Condor. If you plan a holiday in Provincia Río Negro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Balneario El Condor. Balneario El Condor has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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