Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next couple of weeks in your local units.

To be honest, the first ten days or so are a rough stretch. We’re looking at a long run of tiny, weak swells and winds that aren’t doing us any favors. The water temp is sitting at 74°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus if you’re just floating around, but the surf itself is pretty much a bust. The first real glimmer of something rideable isn’t until Tuesday, 11 August. That morning, the wind is glassy off the ENE, and the swell is a tiny 1.0ft from the NNW, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is only moderate (187), so you’re not getting any power, but you’ll catch a few clean, knee-high lines. The sandbar here is fairly consistent, so it’s worth a dawn patrol if you’re itching.

After that, it’s back to flatness for the rest of the week. Plenty of glassy mornings, but the swell is just too small – we’re talking 1.0ft to 2ft. The next one that’s worth a mention is Sunday, 16 August. The morning looks clean again with a glassy surface (NW wind, 3 mph), and the swell is back up to 4ft from the NW, period 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (136), so it’s got a little bit of push, but it’s a short-period swell, so the shape is not great. It’s surfable, but it’s ordinary.

Now, here’s the one to circle – the morning of Tuesday, 18 August. This is a full week away, so treat it as a promising rumor, but the models are showing a proper pulse. We’re looking at a 5ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s real groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong at 492, and the wind is a light onshore from the NW, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s the biggest and most powerful swell of the forecast. For a beach break, that long period can make it a bit walled-up, but if you’re experienced, there’ll be some punch. The crowd here is often, so expect a few heads out.

The last call is Wednesday, 19 August morning. Another glassy start with the wind swinging to the E, and a 3ft swell from the NW with a 10-second period. Combined energy is moderate (177). It’s rideable, but nothing special. Honestly, the only two days that really get the nod are the 11th and the 18th, with the 18th being the big one for intermediates and above.

Rusty.

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