Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NW swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Arrigunaga in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a pretty lean stretch of surf for the next couple of weeks. The honest truth is, there’s nothing really worth paddling out for in the first nine days or so. The waves are just too small, the wind is messy, or the energy is completely flat. It’s a long gap with no real options, so you’re probably better off checking back for a different forecast or just enjoying the beach.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t arrive until Saturday, July 18th, but don’t get too excited. We see a bit of a bump in size, with swell hitting 5 ft from the NW, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at best (167 on the morning, 134 in the afternoon), but the wind is howling onshore from the W to NW at 12 mph, turning it into a choppy mess. For a sandbar setup like Playa de Arrigunaga, that’s more of a kitesurfing day than a paddle session.
Things get a little more interesting towards the end of the window. Thursday, July 23rd is the one to circle. The morning brings a clean, glassy start with light winds from the W at 3 mph. Swell is a solid 3 ft from the NW with a reasonable 9-second period, and the combined energy sits at a decent 166 – moderate, but a step up. It’s not a huge swell, but for the area, the glassy conditions will make it the cleanest ride of the entire forecast. The afternoon sees a cross-shore wind pick up, which will chop it out a bit.
Then on Friday, July 24th, the morning offers a clean offshore breeze from the ESE at 9 mph. The swell is smaller at 2 ft from the NW with an 8-second period. It’s a long way from pumping, but it’s surfable and clean for a quiet session.
Saturday, July 25th sees the biggest swell of the whole forecast, with 4 ft from the NW and a 9-second period. The combined energy jumps to 257 in the morning and 314 in the afternoon – that’s strong wave energy. But here’s the catch: the wind is cross-shore from the NE to NNE at 9 mph, which will put a bit of a chop on the face. It’s marginal, but for the bigger-wave guys, it might be the only chance to get a bit more power, even if it’s not clean.
Overall verdict: If you’re desperate for a surf, the Thursday, July 23rd morning at Playa de Arrigunaga is your best bet for clean, glassy conditions on a modest, rideable wave. The Saturday, July 25th offers the most size, but the wind works against it. Everything else is a write-off. Keep your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 3 | NW 4 |
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 kJ | 67 | 74 | 53 | 55 | 59 | 63 | 54 | 39 | 45 | 63 | 40 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 1:30PM3.35m | 2:06AM3.38m | 2:37PM3.54m | 3:12AM3.53m | 3:37PM3.77m | 4:12AM3.70m | 4:32PM3.99m | 5:06AM3.86m | 5:24PM4.17m | 5:56AM3.95m | 6:13PM4.28m | 6:44AM3.97m | 7:00PM4.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:48PM1.10m | 8:20AM1.07m | 8:58PM0.90m | 9:24AM0.90m | 9:59PM0.65m | 10:21AM0.72m | 10:54PM0.42m | 11:12AM0.55m | 11:45PM0.26m | 12:00PM0.44m | 00:32AM0.19m | 12:46PM0.41m | 1:18AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NE 4 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 67 | 74 | 53 | 28 | 59 | 24 | 54 | 39 | 25 | 63 | 40 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | NW 4 | NNW 12 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | ENE 4 | NNE 5 | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | W 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 7 | 55 | 26 | 63 | 7 | 7 | — | 12 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | NNE 4 | NW 4 | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | W 8 | NW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | N 7 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | 8 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 5 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 5 | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 62 | 0 | 5 | 192 | 106 | 8 | 28 | 276 | 299 | 469 | 367 | 424 | 498 | 508 | 424 | 757 | 694 |
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