
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with 445 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with NNW 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa de Arrigunaga in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a decent window early on, but it tightens up fast. Tuesday morning (July 28th) is actually our pick of the whole outlook. Playa de Arrigunaga is seeing a clean 4ft swell out of the NNW with a 10-second period, and a light easterly breeze is keeping things cross-offshore. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is reading 320, which is solid moderate energy. You’ll be stoked.
That Tuesday afternoon is still okay but the wind shifts cross-shore, and the swell drops a hair to 4ft, making it more of a so-so session. After that, don’t get your hopes up. From Wednesday (July 29th) all the way through until Friday, August 7th, we’re looking at a real dry spell. The surf is mostly poor, with tiny waves, onshore winds, and very low energy values. There are a few glassy mornings in there, like on August 3rd, 4th, and 5th, but the swell is barely 2ft – not enough to paddle for.
Then, around Friday, August 7th, we see a pulse of life. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the NW on Friday morning, with glassy conditions and a combined energy of 256. That’s a promising sign, but it’s a long way out. The following weekend (August 8th) shows a 3ft NW swell, also glassy in the morning, but the energy is moderate at 107.
The real late-stage standout is shaping up for Sunday, August 9th and Monday, August 10th. The swell is pushing 6ft from the NNW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 587 – that’s strong energy. This is a proper groundswell, but keep in mind that big, long-period swell like this can be a bit unruly on a beach break like Playa de Arrigunaga. It’s going to be more of a challenge for the experts, and potentially too much for beginners. Also, the wind is forecast to be onshore, so the surface might be a bit bumpy. It’s a promising sign, but we’ve got a week to see if it holds.
So, to sum it up: Tuesday morning is your best bet. Then we have a long gap of poor to no surf until Friday, August 7th, with the biggest potential coming on the 9th and 10th, but with a wind caveat.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
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445 | 320 | 267 | 192 | 138 | 95 | 73 | 82 | 73 | 43 | 32 | 29 | 46 | 84 | 96 | 85 | 85 | 93 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:56AM3.38m | 5:07PM3.64m | 5:30AM3.50m | 5:41PM3.78m | 6:01AM3.60m | 6:13PM3.87m | 6:32AM3.66m | 6:44PM3.93m | 7:03AM3.69m | 7:16PM3.93m | 7:34AM3.67m | 7:49PM3.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:46PM0.96m | 10:56AM1.02m | 11:22PM0.81m | 11:31AM0.87m | 11:56PM0.69m | 12:04PM0.76m | 00:28AM0.62m | 12:36PM0.68m | 1:01AM0.59m | 1:08PM0.66m | 1:33AM0.60m | 1:42PM0.68m | 2:07AM0.66m | ||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | W 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
445 | 320 | 267 | 192 | 138 | 95 | 73 | 82 | 73 | 43 | 32 | 29 | 46 | 84 | 2 | 85 | 85 | 93 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 4 | — | NNW 9 | W 9 | — | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 8 | 2 | — | 3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 4 | W 2 | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | — | N 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | WNW 2 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 9 | 1 | — | 8 | 22 | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | 1 | 96 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 83 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 51 | 84 | 497 | 5 | 24 | 83 | 4 | 24 | 83 | 51 |
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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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