
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNW swell with 82 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got a look at the surf ahead for Playa de Arrigunaga. Let’s be straight with each other: this isn’t going to be a week of glory. We’ve got a long, quiet lead-up, but the second week might just shake things up a bit.
Right now, water temp is sitting at a nice 73°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s fine by me.
The next several days are flat and sad. From Friday morning (July 31st) right through to about August 10th, we’re looking at tiny scraps – swell in the 0.7ft to 2ft range, mostly from the NW. There’s no power behind it; the combined energy barely gets past 70 (weak), and most of the time the wind is cross-on or onshore, messing up what little shape there is. There are moments of glassy conditions on some mornings (like Saturday the 1st and Tuesday the 4th), but honestly, the swell is so small it’s barely worth paddling out for. It’s a long, dry spell.
Then, on Monday August 10th in the afternoon, things finally change. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the WNW, and the combined energy jumps to 244 (moderate). Still, conditions are marked as poor with cross-shore wind, so it’s not exactly clean, but at least there’s something to push you around.
The real standout, and I mean the only one worth getting excited about, lands on Tuesday August 11th. That morning, we’ve got 8ft of NW swell, with a combined energy reading of 971 – that’s strong energy, no doubt. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s standard groundswell, not too long, which is fine for a beach setup like this. But heads up: 8ft is big. This is expert territory only. The wind is onshore from the NW at 9 mph, which will chop it up, so it won’t be pretty. The afternoon shows a similar 8ft, even more energy at 1131, but the wind picks up to 12 mph onshore. This is rough, heavy, and not beginner-friendly at all. Honestly, with that much swell, poor surf quality, and strong onshore wind over a sandbar, it might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
After that spike, Wednesday the 12th still has some size at 5ft from the NW, but again with onshore wind. Then it fades through the end of the week into smaller, cleaner but weak conditions.
So, if you’re an expert and you want some power, August 11th is your shot – but don’t expect it to be glassy. For everyone else, this is a waiting game. Hang tight, the forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 |
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68 | 73 | 55 | 32 | 30 | 36 | 67 | 46 | 28 | 22 | 31 | 19 | 31 | 28 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 6:13PM3.87m | 6:32AM3.66m | 6:44PM3.93m | 7:03AM3.69m | 7:16PM3.93m | 7:34AM3.67m | 7:49PM3.88m | 8:08AM3.63m | 8:25PM3.78m | 8:46AM3.54m | 9:06PM3.62m | 9:31AM3.42m | 9:57PM3.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:04PM0.76m | 00:28AM0.62m | 12:36PM0.68m | 1:01AM0.59m | 1:08PM0.66m | 1:33AM0.60m | 1:42PM0.68m | 2:07AM0.66m | 2:18PM0.75m | 2:44AM0.77m | 2:58PM0.87m | 3:26AM0.92m | 3:46PM1.02m | 4:16AM1.10m | |||||||
6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 5 |
68 | 73 | 55 | 32 | 30 | 36 | 67 | 46 | 28 | 22 | 31 | 10 | 31 | 28 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 17 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 4 | — | N 5 | W 10 | N 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | N 4 | WNW 8 | N 7 | WNW 8 |
— | — | — | 2 | — | 8 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 9 | — | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | NW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 1 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 9 | — | 8 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 28 | 51 | 69 | 84 | 4 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 413 | 62 | 235 | 235 | 127 | 144 | 493 | 127 | 127 | 379 | 168 | |
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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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