Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks for our patch. We've got a bit of a slow start, but hold onto your boards because there's some serious energy lining up for the back half of this outlook.

The water's sitting at a warm 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a spring suit a little longer.

We're kicking off on Thursday the 10th with a bit of a tease. The morning has some life to it with a clean 4ft swell from the NNW and a light ESE cross-off breeze. There's moderate wave energy in the water (333) and it's looking clean, but it's nothing to lose your mind over. The afternoon turns to mush with a cross-shore wind, so make the most of that early window.

Friday the 11th through Saturday the 12th is a flat spell. We're looking on tiny 2ft to 2ft slop with next to no energy (45-97). The wind goes glassy at times, but there's just nothing to ride. A solid gap of two days with no real recommendations.

Now, Sunday the 13th is where things start to wake up. A clean, glassy morning with a solid 4ft groundswell from the NNW. The period is a juicy 13 seconds, and the combined energy jumps right up (558). This is a long period groundswell, so it'll have some good shape but might close out a bit on the sandbar here at Playa de Arrigunaga. Still, with the wind dead calm, this is the best we've seen so far.

Monday the 14th keeps the vibe going with a 4ft swell from the NW and glassy conditions in the morning. The period drops to 11 seconds and energy is still solid (367). It's a decent morning session, but the afternoon gets a cross-shore wind that puts a bit of chop on it.

Tuesday the 15th drops right back off to small 2ft waves, and by the afternoon a strong onshore wind from the WNW at 19 mph ruins the party. This stretch from Tuesday through Thursday the 17th is pretty ordinary, with the wind staying onshore and the waves getting messy. Not worth paddling out for.

Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th offer some small, glassy windows in the morning with 3ft swell, but the energy is only moderate (183-236). It's better than nothing, but you won't be calling in sick for it.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Sunday the 20th kicks off a powerful run. We've got a clean, glassy morning with an 8ft swell from the NW. The energy is very strong (736) and the conditions are screaming. This is a standout session for anyone who can handle a bigger wave. The afternoon, however, sees the swell jump to 10ft, which is getting too big for this break, especially for the average punter.

Monday the 21st is massive. The swell is peaking at 10ft from the NNW with a long 13-second period and energy readings that are off the charts (4637). This is expert-only territory. The wind is cross-onshore, but honestly, at that size, it's going to be a washing machine at this beach break. For experienced surfers only, and even then, be prepared for a beating.

Tuesday the 22nd is a bit more manageable with a 7ft, 12-second groundswell from the NW. The morning is glassy and the energy is still very strong (1208). This is a really good session for strong intermediates and above. The afternoon gets a light cross-shore, but the morning is the pick.

Wednesday the 23rd is another beauty. A 6ft swell from the NW, 12-second period, and dead calm winds. The energy is strong (897). This is going to be clean, powerful, and well-shaped. A top-tier morning.

Thursday the 24th throws in a 3ft swell but with an incredibly long 18-second period, giving it very strong energy (812). This long period groundswell will wrap in nicely but at a beach break it might be a bit straight. The morning is glassy though, so it's a fun, clean session if you can find the peak.

Friday the 25th sees the swell kick back up to 7ft from the NNW, but the onshore wind picks up, creating chop. There's energy there (1445), but it won't be clean.

The Pick of the Fortnight:
For me, the standout windows are the mornings of Sunday the 20th (8ft NW, glassy, very strong energy) and Wednesday the 23rd (6ft NW, glassy, strong energy). Both offer clean, powerful surf with excellent conditions. The 20th is for the bigger-wave crew, the 23rd is a bit more user-friendly but still solid.

Stay safe, read the conditions, and I'll see you in the water.

Rusty

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