Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, NNW swell with 875 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the look ahead for our local stretch. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the second half of the window has some real promise.
The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Saturday and Sunday are a mess with onshore wind and weak, choppy surf. The energy is there on Saturday afternoon with a combined 307, but the cross-on wind just ruins it. We’re looking at a few days of pretty ordinary conditions until we get a proper break.
The real standout, and the one I’d be circling, is Monday morning, the 31st of August. It’s not the biggest swell, but the conditions are going to be magic. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the NW with a 10-second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy as. The combined energy is a solid 437, so there’s some push. This is the one to get out of bed for at Playa de Arrigunaga. The water is sitting at 74°, a full 4° warmer than usual, so it’s a treat.
Tuesday morning on the 1st of September is another good shout. A bit smaller at 4ft, but again glassy with an ENE breeze. That’s clean surf with a 287 energy reading. It’s a good follow-up session.
Now, after a few days of small, weak waves, things pick up again. Friday morning, the 4th of September, sees a long-period groundswell hitting. We’re talking 4ft from the NW with a 14-second period, pushing a combined energy of 553. The wind is light from the north, making for glassy conditions again. That’s a session for the foamies and logs, with those long, clean lines.
Into the second week, things get a bit more uncertain, but keep an eye on Saturday morning, the 5th of September. The swell holds at 5ft from the NW, period drops to 11 seconds, but it’s clean with a cross-off wind. Energy is a solid 524. Then on Friday morning, the 11th of September, we could see another gem. A 3ft swell from the NW with a very long 16-second period, clean conditions, and a combined energy of 354. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be lined up and powerful for its size, best on a point or reef if you can find one.
We also have Sunday morning, the 13th of September, as a potential finisher. A 4ft NNW swell, 11-second period, glassy, with a combined energy of 478. That's a nice way to wrap up the long-range forecast, though it’s a ways off so keep your fingers crossed.
So, for the best of the best: Monday morning, the 31st of August is the clear winner for clean, fun waves. Friday morning, the 4th of September is the pick for the long-period groundswell. The rest is a mix of small or windy days, but there’s enough to keep you going.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 14 | NNW 12 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
307 | 281 | 361 | 252 | 250 | 437 | 541 | 425 | 287 | 222 | 152 | 82 | 53 | 31 | 25 | 99 | 84 | 456 | 702 | 615 | |
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 | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:17PM4.11m | 6:33AM3.92m | 6:48PM4.11m | 7:04AM3.92m | 7:21PM4.04m | 7:38AM3.85m | 7:57PM3.88m | 8:16AM3.72m | 8:39PM3.65m | 9:01AM3.52m | 9:31PM3.37m | 9:59AM3.30m | 10:46PM3.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:32AM0.40m | 12:42PM0.43m | 1:04AM0.42m | 1:15PM0.45m | 1:37AM0.50m | 1:52PM0.56m | 2:14AM0.66m | 2:33PM0.73m | 2:56AM0.89m | 3:21PM0.96m | 3:48AM1.16m | 4:25PM1.19m | 4:57AM1.41m | |||||||
— | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 26 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 14 | NNW 12 | NW 11 |
307 | 281 | 361 | 252 | 250 | 437 | 541 | 425 | 287 | 222 | 152 | 82 | 53 | 31 | 19 | 99 | 84 | 456 | 702 | 615 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NW 10 | — | NNE 3 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 25 | — | 1 | 97 | 86 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | NW 18 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 0 | 24 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 84 | 69 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 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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