
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NW swell with 120 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Arrigunaga this week:
The surf forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Arrigunaga in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for this stretch of coast.
Honestly, for the next week and a half, it’s a real flat spell. We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch from now, right through until Monday the 17th of August. That’s nearly ten days of barely a ripple worth paddling for. The odd little bump shows up, but the conditions are just too average to get excited about. You’re better off saving the wax for later.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday morning the 17th of August at Playa de Arrigunaga. It’s a sandbar setup, fairly consistent when there’s swell, and it’s fairly exposed to the swell. The wind goes glassy calm – dead calm, which is a magic thing to see. The swell comes in from the WNW at 6 ft, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 280. It’s going to be a bit lumpy and soft with that short period, especially on a beach break, but the glassy surface will make it look a lot better than it is. For intermediates, it’ll be a fun, easy morning.
The standout, and the biggest push of the whole forecast, hits Tuesday morning the 18th of August. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving – combined energy is a strong 808. It’s big enough that beginners should sit this one out; over 5 ft starts to get challenging. For the experienced crew, there will be some real power in the lines, especially if you can find a peak that handles that north-west direction. The catch is the wind is onshore from the WNW, so it’s going to be a bit of a battle with chop on the face. It won’t be clean, but the size and energy will be there for those willing to work for it. Crowds are possible here, being often busy, so keep an eye out for company.
After that spike, Wednesday the 19th sees the swell drop back to 5 ft but with onshore winds again, making it messy. The following days taper off back into small, ordinary conditions. There’s a tiny glimmer on Friday the 21st of August morning, with a 3 ft NW swell and glassy conditions, but it’s only a 139 energy reading – very average.
So, sum up: a long, boring first week, then one real standout for the big-wave hunters on Tuesday the 18th, and a decent glassy morning for the intermediates on Monday the 17th. That’s your lot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
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97 | 95 | 70 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 10 | 9 | 31 | 69 | 98 | 88 | 67 | 67 | 62 | 55 | 67 | 72 | 45 | 28 | 22 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 10:29AM3.29m | 11:04PM3.23m | 11:43AM3.20m | 00:30AM3.13m | 1:09PM3.24m | 1:58AM3.20m | 2:28PM3.44m | 3:11AM3.40m | 3:33PM3.72m | 4:10AM3.64m | 4:27PM4.00m | 5:00AM3.86m | 5:15PM4.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:45PM1.18m | 5:21AM1.28m | 6:03PM1.28m | 6:42AM1.35m | 7:33PM1.21m | 8:08AM1.26m | 8:53PM0.98m | 9:18AM1.03m | 9:56PM0.69m | 10:15AM0.77m | 10:48PM0.42m | 11:03AM0.53m | 11:33PM0.23m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
97 | 95 | 70 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 69 | 98 | 88 | 67 | 67 | 62 | 55 | 67 | 72 | 45 | 28 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | NW 10 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NW 9 | NW 10 | N 13 | NW 11 | N 4 | — | W 8 | NW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 10 | W 10 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 8 |
— | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | W 9 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | N 7 | W 12 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 508 | 84 | 693 | 379 | 5 | 20 | 28 | 0 | 8 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 4 | 5 | 84 | 30 |
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The above surf forecast table for Playa de Arrigunaga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa de Arrigunaga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa de Arrigunaga 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 (Playa de Arrigunaga) 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 Playa de Arrigunaga 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.
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