Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,046 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Arrigunaga in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a pretty slow start. We've got a lot of days with small, weak swell and wind directions that just aren't playing ball. The water's sitting at 75°, which is a fair bit warmer than usual for this time of year, so that's a nice touch if you're just having a paddle.
The first real standout that's got me talking is the morning of Friday the 28th of August. We're looking at a solid 8ft NW swell with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a hefty 1046 (moderate to strong). The wind is a clean offshore from the SSW, so the waves should be holding up nicely. That's a big, powerful wave though, well over the 8ft mark, so this one is strictly for the experienced crew.
Then, after a bit of a lull, we get another promising window. The morning of Saturday the 5th of September brings a 5ft NNW swell, but the period stretches out to 12 seconds, a proper groundswell. The energy is high at 754 (moderate to strong). With an ESE offshore breeze, it'll be clean. Because it's a long-period swell, it might be a bit straight at the beach, but the quality should be there for someone who knows where to sit.
As for the rest, mornings on the 30th and 31st of August and the 1st of September offer some glassy conditions with knee-to-waist high swell, but the energy is low and the waves are just ordinary. There's a lot of onshore and cross-shore wind filling in the afternoons, so plan for dawn patrols if you're desperate for a session.
Between the 28th and the 5th, there's a lot of small, wind-affected junk. The 5th of September is the best bet for a cleaner, more powerful wave, but keep an eye on that forecast as we get closer—long-range calls can shift.
Stay stoked, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 5 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 5 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 129 | 75 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 52 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 75 | 237 | 129 | 1046 | 868 | 569 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:15AM2.82m | 2:36PM3.03m | 3:15AM3.00m | 3:29PM3.25m | 3:59AM3.21m | 4:10PM3.49m | 4:34AM3.42m | 4:45PM3.71m | 5:05AM3.61m | 5:16PM3.90m | 5:35AM3.76m | 5:46PM4.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:46PM1.60m | 8:15AM1.66m | 8:59PM1.42m | 9:15AM1.45m | 9:47PM1.18m | 9:58AM1.21m | 10:25PM0.95m | 10:34AM0.97m | 10:58PM0.74m | 11:07AM0.75m | 11:30PM0.58m | 11:38AM0.59m | 00:00AM0.46m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 5 | WNW 3 | NNW 12 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 129 | 47 | 19 | 21 | 27 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 52 | 27 | 12 | 28 | 75 | — | 129 | 1046 | 868 | 569 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | NNW 7 | W 10 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 10 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNE 4 | — | NW 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 75 | 36 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 35 | 32 | 20 | 2 | — | 7 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | NW 12 | W 10 | — | — | NW 9 | NW 13 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | — | NE 4 | W 2 | — | N 6 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 22 | — | — | 32 | 2 | — | 15 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 237 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 0 | 5 | 109 | 5 | 235 | 257 | 235 | 493 | 493 | 0 | 4 | 80 | 51 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 498 | 35 |
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