Arashi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it. I've taken a good hard look at what's on offer for Arashi Beach, and I gotta be honest with you – it's a tough stretch ahead. The forecast is basically a long, flat spell with barely a ripple to get excited about.

We're starting from now and looking at a 16-day window. The first thing you'll notice is a massive gap. From the start of the period all the way through to the end, there's just no real surf to speak of. We're talking about a solid 16 days of essentially nothing. The combined swell energy is next to nothing, with values sitting at a measly 2 for the first few days, barely climbing to a weak 6 on the 30th of August. The water temperature is sitting at a warm 83°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're staring at a flat ocean.

The wind is howling from the East and ENE, hitting 18 to 28 mph almost constantly. It's a strong offshore breeze, which would be a dream if there was any swell, but it just makes the water look like a windblown mess. With a swell height of barely 0.3 ft and a period that's mostly in the 11-13 second range, there's just no energy to push through that wind. For a break that rarely breaks and is a beginner spot, this is a total write-off. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now, with all that wind.

There is a tiny glimmer of a longer period swell (14 seconds) showing up on the 9th of September, but the swell height is still only 0.3 ft and the energy is a paltry 4. It's a promise of something that just doesn't deliver. Honestly, this is a blank run that's pretty normal for this area when the trade winds lock in. It won't stay poor forever, but for now, leave the boards at home.

Rusty

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