Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here.

First off, don't get too keen for the next couple of days. The surf at Playa de Arrigunaga is looking pretty ordinary until Sunday the 13th rolls around. It's a slow start, but that's just how it goes sometimes. The water's about 72°F, which is a bit warmer than average for this time of year, so you won't need the thickest rubber.

Saturday the 12th is a flat-out no-go. But early Sunday the 13th, a new long-period NNW groundswell arrives, pushing waves in the 4ft range with a 13-second period. The energy readings are way up there at 550, and with a glassy southeast wind, it's going to be clean. This is a good start to the run. It’s a sandbar, and that long period might make it a little straight, but with no wind, it's worth a look. Monday the 14th morning keeps it going with 4ft of NNW swell and a light offshore breeze, giving you another clean morning session.

Then it gets ugly. The wind swings onshore from Tuesday the 15th, bringing that choppy, junky stuff with it, and it stays that way with showers and rough conditions through to Friday the 18th. There's some size in the water, but it's a mess, and on a beach break like this, you won't want to be out there.

Now for the good part. Saturday the 19th, first light, is your standout day for the first week. We're looking at 5ft of solid NNW groundswell, with a 13-second period and the energy rating is a strong 888. The wind will be light offshore, setting it up for some proper surf. This is the best mix of size and clean conditions we see in the whole forecast. Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st mornings still have some clean waves, but they're a notch smaller.

It gets messy again from the 22nd to the 24th with strong onshore winds, so you can have a rest. But hold on, because the long-range forecast is showing a big one for the end of the run. Friday the 25th, which is a week and a half away, so don't book your flights yet, but the models are showing some serious energy. We're talking about 5ft in the morning, jumping to a solid 7ft in the afternoon, with a very long 14-16 second period. The wave energy figures are enormous – 1319, jumping to 1868. With light ENE winds, it could be epic, but with that size and power, it's experts only. Beginners, this one is way out of your league. Saturday the 26th morning will still be overhead and glassy, but it will be on the way down.

So, your best bets are the mornings of the 13th and 14th for clean, manageable waves. The standout call for a proper session is Saturday the 19th. And for the experienced crew, keep a close eye on Friday the 25th.

Rusty out.

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