Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, NNW swell with 472 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the table for the coming weeks at Playa de Arrigunaga.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. There’s nothing worthwhile on Tuesday the 1st, and we’re looking at a dry spell with virtually no surf until the morning of Saturday the 5th. That’s a solid three-day gap with nothing to get excited about.
On Saturday morning the 5th, we finally see a pulse of swell, but it's small. We’re talking about 2ft from the NW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak (127), so it’s more of a paddle-out than a proper session. The wind is glassy though, which is a nice touch, but the waves are just too ordinary.
Things take a definite turn for the better on Sunday the 6th. That’s the standout of the first week. You’ve got a solid 4ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 12 seconds, pushing the combined energy up to a solid 471. The morning is glassy, with some clouds. That’s the pick of the bunch. The water is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s a pleasant surprise.
The following week is a bit of a mixed bag. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are pretty ordinary. We get a small window on Wednesday morning the 9th where the swell bumps up to 5ft from the NW, period 11 seconds, and the energy is strong (593). But the wind is onshore, so it’ll be a bit of a mess. Not the best.
The next real highlight pops up on Thursday morning the 10th. The swell is 4ft from the NW, period 10 seconds, with a combined energy of 301. The wind is glassy from the NNE. That’s clean, and it’s going to be a fun morning session. Not a massive standout, but a solid option.
After that, the surf drops off again. We get some small, short-period waves through the second week. The swell direction stays out of the NW, but the periods drop to 7 or 8 seconds, and the energy stays weak to moderate. There’s a bump on Monday afternoon the 14th with 5ft from the NW, but the period is a poor 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit of a washout. The wind is clean, but it’s not a good wave.
The last best chance comes on Tuesday morning the 15th. It’s glassy, with a 4ft swell from the NW, period 8 seconds, and a moderate energy of 264. It’s surfable, but it’s nothing special.
Overall, the best bet is Sunday the 6th, with the glassy morning session. Thursday the 10th is also a solid shout. The rest of the period is a lot of waiting for the next proper swell.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 |
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296 | 176 | 68 | 53 | 31 | 20 | 37 | 22 | 34 | 58 | 61 | 62 | 157 | 172 | 456 | 323 | 154 | 74 | 114 | 263 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:57PM3.88m | 8:16AM3.72m | 8:39PM3.65m | 9:01AM3.52m | 9:31PM3.37m | 9:59AM3.30m | 10:46PM3.10m | 11:25AM3.14m | 00:29AM2.99m | 1:06PM3.19m | 2:03AM3.13m | 2:27PM3.43m | 3:11AM3.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:14AM0.66m | 2:33PM0.73m | 2:56AM0.89m | 3:21PM0.96m | 3:48AM1.16m | 4:25PM1.19m | 4:57AM1.41m | 5:53PM1.34m | 6:33AM1.50m | 7:34PM1.25m | 8:07AM1.34m | 8:53PM0.97m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 11 |
296 | 176 | 68 | 53 | 31 | 20 | 37 | 22 | 34 | 58 | 61 | 62 | 157 | 133 | 456 | 323 | 154 | 40 | 114 | 263 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | — | NNE 3 | — | NNW 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | WNW 2 | NNW 12 | WNW 8 | NNW 12 | N 5 | NNE 4 | — | NW 10 | NW 13 | NNW 9 |
— | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 55 | 47 | 172 | 15 | 4 | — | 74 | 82 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | NNW 10 | — | N 4 | — | — | — | WNW 15 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 12 | — | — | — | 10 | — | 9 | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 15 | 40 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 0 | 4 | 84 | 80 | 235 | 313 | 62 | 30 | 83 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
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Information about the Playa de Arrigunaga Surf forecast
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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