
Surf Forecasts:
Playa de Arrigunaga surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, N swell with 269 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you – the outlook for Playa de Arrigunaga over the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions, with the first real chance of anything rideable not showing up until Monday, July 20th. Before that, from Wednesday the 15th right through to Sunday the 19th, it’s flat to tiny – we’re talking waves around 0.7 ft to 2 ft, and the energy is barely there, with combined swell energy readings as low as 14 (weak). The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s not going to be pretty. There’s a bit of glass on Thursday the 16th morning and Saturday the 18th morning, but with those tiny waves, it’s not worth paddling out.
Now, the first real pulse of energy shows up on Monday, July 20th. The morning sees a NNE swell at 3 ft, period 7 seconds, with a moderate wave energy of 163. The wind is light onshore from the NW, so it’s not ideal. The afternoon gets a bit more size, 4 ft from the NNE, but the wind turns cross-onshore, making it choppy. The surf is still labeled “poor” across the board, so while it’s an improvement, it’s not a standout.
The biggest swell of the window comes in on Saturday, July 25th. The morning sees a 5 ft NW swell with strong energy (187), and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore breeze from the WNW at 12 mph – that’s going to be messy and choppy. By the afternoon, the swell pumps up to 6 ft from the NW, energy hitting 279, but the wind is onshore at 16 mph. That’s expert territory size-wise, but with the wind howling, it’s going to be a battle. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The water temperature on the 15th comes in at 74°F, which is a notable 6°F warmer than the long-term average for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’ll be surfing in a bath.
There’s another small window on Sunday, July 26th, with a 4 ft NNW swell, period 8 seconds, energy 170, and the morning sees a light onshore breeze. Still poor surf conditions. The best chance for a clean session might be the glassy mornings on Thursday the 23rd and Monday the 27th, but those have tiny waves – 3 ft and 3 ft respectively – so it’s a longboard-only kind of day.
Overall, the forecast is pretty grim. No standout sessions, no real quality on offer. Playa de Arrigunaga is a fairly consistent sandbar, but this run is a blank spell. It tends not to stay poor for long, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, I’d leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 |
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10 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 29 | 82 | 128 | 225 | 130 | 145 | 100 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:13PM4.28m | 6:44AM3.97m | 7:00PM4.29m | 7:30AM3.92m | 7:47PM4.20m | 8:16AM3.79m | 8:33PM4.02m | 9:01AM3.62m | 9:20PM3.78m | 9:49AM3.42m | 10:11PM3.50m | 10:42AM3.23m | 11:08PM3.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:00PM0.44m | 00:32AM0.19m | 12:46PM0.41m | 1:18AM0.22m | 1:31PM0.46m | 2:03AM0.35m | 2:15PM0.59m | 2:48AM0.56m | 3:00PM0.78m | 3:33AM0.81m | 3:48PM1.01m | 4:21AM1.07m | 4:40PM1.23m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | WNW 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 |
6 | 9 | 6 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 29 | 82 | 128 | 225 | 130 | 145 | 100 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | N 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
10 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 81 | 71 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | NW 7 | N 6 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 2 | NNW 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 |
1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 379 | 379 | 413 | 497 | 512 | 771 | 816 | 776 | 824 | 1100 | 508 | 168 | 507 | 507 | 51 | 35 | 7 | 4 | 35 | 7 | 4 |
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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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