Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,129 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I'm lookin' you straight in the eye here. This forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga is a bit of a tough read, to be honest. The first week is a real mixed bag of messy, underpowered slop. We've got a solid run of nothing from the 24th to the 28th of August, with the swell tiny and the wind all over the shop. It's a beachbreak setup, so it's particularly sensitive to the wind, and for the most part, it's not our friend.
Now, let's talk about the bright spots. The morning of August 29th is your first real chance. The swell is a clean 5ft from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (388). The wind is absolute glass out of the SW, making for a perfect, clean morning. The water temp is about average for the time of year, which is a nice touch. It's a fairly consistent spot, but it can get crowded, so don't expect to have it to yourself.
The next standout is the morning of August 31st. We've got a clean 5ft NW swell, again with glassy conditions and the wind completely gone. The combined energy is moderate (311). This is another cracker of a morning for a paddle.
Looking further ahead, the morning of September 6th is promising. We've got a 3ft NW swell, but the period stretches out to 11 seconds, which is a groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (310). Glassy conditions early. This is a classic setup for a point break or reef, but at a beach break, that longer period can make it a bit straight and fat. Still, a good option to keep in mind.
Further out, the morning of September 7th also looks good with a 4ft NW swell, offshore winds from the SE, and clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate (310).
The big moment on September 8th morning is a real warning. There's a 8ft NW swell rolling in, with a combined energy of 1954, which is very strong energy. That's a big, powerful wave for experts only. The wind is light onshore, so it'll be a beast. This is a kite-surfing set-up, not a paddle-surfing one.
So, your best bets are the glassy mornings of August 29th and 31st. They're your cleanest, most fun windows. The longer-range stuff on September 6th and 7th is a good possibility, but it's less certain. Stay on it, it'll come good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 22 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 25 | 159 | 244 | 112 | 124 | 954 | 580 | 388 | 388 | 264 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:04AM3.86m | 6:17PM4.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:10PM0.47m | 00:32AM0.40m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 30 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 12 | NW 5 | WNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 5 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 22 | 17 | 9 | 4 | — | 14 | 22 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 159 | 244 | 112 | 107 | — | 580 | 388 | 388 | 264 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNW 7 | SSW 2 | NNE 5 | NW 13 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | — | — | NW 5 | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 33 | 13 | 18 | — | — | 23 | 124 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NW 10 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 6 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | W 6 | — | — | — | NNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | WNW 5 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 44 | 954 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 293 | 293 | 233 | 493 | 493 | 5 | 4 | 69 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 491 | 35 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
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