Playa de Arrigunaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a real mixed bag for Playa de Arrigunaga, and you’ll be twiddling your thumbs more than paddling out. The first solid window of surf doesn’t kick in until July 20th, so there’s a long stretch of flat or junk beforehand.

Starting off, from now through July 19th, it’s pretty grim. The early mornings on the 12th and 13th have tiny, weak swell (combined energy 63 and 86) with onshore or cross-off winds, and the waves are just too small to bother with. We’re talking 2ft to 3ft of sloppy, short-period stuff that’s barely surfable. The 15th and 16th are even worse – glassy conditions but with swell heights under 2ft, and the energy readings are in the teens (20, 22, 29). Honestly, you’d be better off cleaning your board. The 17th, 18th, and 19th are no better, with tiny swell and cross-onshore winds keeping it messy.

Then, on the morning of Monday, July 20th, things start to rumble to life. The swell jumps to 6ft from the NW, with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy hits 261. The wind is glassy, so that’s a plus. But the waves are described as “very ordinary conditions,” so it’s not a home run. The afternoon sees a bigger 7ft NW swell (energy 428) with a clean cross-off breeze, but the quality is still marginal.

The standout opens up on Tuesday, July 21st. Huge, clean NW groundswell rolls in at 10ft, with a period of 9 seconds and a massive combined energy of 1227. The wind is offshore from the SE, keeping things clean. But here’s the catch – with the swell over 8ft, this is expert-only territory. It’s gonna be pumping, but if you’re not a solid surfer, stay out of the way. The morning and afternoon both look powerful, but it’s a big wave slot.

Wednesday, July 22nd still has plenty of energy, with 7ft NW swell (energy 760) and glassy conditions in the morning. That’s a solid, clean surf day for experienced surfers, but the afternoon turns to crap with onshore wind. The 23rd sees a drop to 4ft NW swell, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s not great.

From July 24th onward, it fades fast. Tiny, weak swell and poor conditions mean you’re out of luck again until the 27th, when a small 3ft NNW swell (energy 86) shows up with glassy morning conditions, but it’s just “surfable” – not a standout.

So, the best bet is Tuesday, July 21st for the big wave crew, and Wednesday, July 22nd morning for a slightly smaller but still solid session. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for not much.

Rusty.

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