Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a pretty bleak run for the foreseeable future. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window here, but don’t expect to be waxing up any time soon. The first solid recommendation isn’t until the 20th of July, and even then, it’s not exactly firing. We’ve got a long, dry gap from now until then with nothing worth paddling out for.

The water temperature at Playa de Arrigunaga is sitting at 73°, which is a massive 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a real standout – the water is much warmer than normal, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit, but you will need patience.

The first day that shows any real pulse is Monday the 20th of July. We’ve got a NW swell rolling in at 4ft in the morning, building to 5ft by the afternoon. The swell period is short though, only 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit fat and messy. The wind is light onshore, so it’s not going to be clean. The combined energy is moderate (176 in the morning, 223 in the afternoon), but the surf quality is still listed as poor. This is one for the bigger boards and low expectations.

Tuesday the 21st hangs in there with a similar NW swell, 4ft, but still short period and onshore wind. The energy drops a bit to 139. Not a standout.

Now, the one period that might get your attention is the 23rd of July. Thursday morning we’ve got a 6ft NNW swell with a 9 second period, and the energy jumps to a strong 497. By the afternoon, it pumps up to 7ft with an 11 second period and a massive 1209 energy reading. This is a solid groundswell, but the wind is onshore at 12 mph. For a beach break like this, the onshore wind and the long period will make it close out and dump. Honestly, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s definitely expert-only territory if you try it.

Friday the 24th still has decent size – 6ft in the morning, 5ft in the afternoon – but again, onshore and cross-onshore winds. The long period (10 seconds) will keep it walled up on the sandbar.

After that, it fades fast. The 25th and 26th drop to 3ft and under, with the 27th of July showing glassy conditions but only 2ft of swell. Clean, but tiny.

So, the best bet on offer? Honestly, there’s no true standout. If you’re desperate, the 23rd of July has the most power, but the wind and the break type mean it’s a mess. The 27th gives you glassy conditions, but you’ll be floating waiting for a ripple. We’re in a tough stretch here, folks. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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