Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NW swell with 102 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa de Arrigunaga this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Arrigunaga in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a coffee, I’ll run you through what’s on offer for Playa de Arrigunaga. Straight up, it’s a pretty quiet stretch ahead. The first couple of weeks are looking flat and messy, with no real surf to speak of until the very end of the run. You’ll be looking at a gap of about 14 days with nothing worth paddling out for, so don’t rush to wax up.
The first real flicker of life shows up on Saturday the 22nd of August. The morning sees a small NW swell, around 3ft, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (129). The wind is a light cross-onshore from the NNW, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but rideable. The afternoon picks up a touch more size, with 4ft from the NW, still a 9-second period, and the energy jumps to 192. Still cross-onshore though, so expect a little chop.
The standout, and the only one that might get your heart going, is Sunday the 23rd of August. This is a proper size event. The morning brings a 7ft swell from the WNW, with a short 7-second period, and the energy is strong (795). The wind is onshore from the WNW, so it’ll be a bit of a battle. By the afternoon, the swell peaks at 10ft from the NW, still a short 7-second period, and the energy is very strong (831). Now, this is expert territory. That size, with onshore wind, will be a handful. It’s a sandbar setup, so it’s going to be a wild, powerful, and probably pretty messy beast. Beginners, stay well clear. For the experienced crew, it’s a big, raw challenge, but don’t expect any clean lines. Also, with the crowds listed as “often,” expect plenty of company if you’re game.
The water temp is a standout feature here. At 75°F, it’s a whopping 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, which is very unusual. You’ll be surfing in a warm bath, so shorts and a rash vest will do.
For the rest of the run, from the 8th of August right through to the 21st, you’re looking at tiny, weak waves with poor surf conditions. There are a few glassy mornings on the 10th, 11th, 12th, and 20th, but the swell is consistently under 2ft. It’s just not enough to get any real ride. A blank run like this is more normal for the area when the swell windows are this tight.
So, the bottom line: wait for the 22nd for a small, choppy session, or go big on the 23rd if you’re a seasoned charger. Otherwise, it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8 | 49 | 92 | 98 | 71 | 65 | 70 | 65 | 58 | 75 | 58 | 44 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 69 | 89 | 79 | 61 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:58AM3.20m | 2:28PM3.44m | 3:11AM3.40m | 3:33PM3.72m | 4:10AM3.64m | 4:27PM4.00m | 5:00AM3.86m | 5:15PM4.22m | 5:44AM4.00m | 6:00PM4.35m | 6:26AM4.06m | 6:41PM4.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:47AM0.37m | 00:16AM0.15m | 12:28PM0.30m | 00:56AM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNE 4 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 92 | 98 | 71 | 65 | 70 | 65 | 58 | 75 | 58 | 44 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 69 | 89 | 79 | 61 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NNW 11 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | N 5 | NNW 4 | — | N 5 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 13 | NNE 4 | NW 3 | — | NW 5 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 49 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9 | 4 | — | 2 | 11 | 25 | 9 | 26 | 1 | 3 | — | 13 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 6 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | N 13 | — | — | W 12 | W 9 | — | — | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | E 2 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 3 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | NW 4 | — | W 4 |
| kJ | 8 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 235 | 5 | 24 | 83 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 84 | 4 | 5 | 84 | 69 | 77 | 28 | 4 | 62 | 244 | 4 |
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