Surf Forecasts:
Arpoador surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, S swell with 2,655 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arpoador this week:
The surf forecast for Arpoador over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arpoador in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arpoador over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 166 | 310 | 256 | 358 | 64 | 52 | 49 | 59 | 57 | 40 | 29 | 55 | 1447 | 2655 | 2594 | 1722 | 1002 | 663 | 344 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:38PM0.81m | 10:05PM0.73m | 12:12PM0.89m | 11:28PM0.87m | 12:26PM0.99m | 00:03AM1.00m | 12:55PM1.07m | 00:39AM1.11m | 1:32PM1.14m | 1:20AM1.19m | 2:11PM1.18m | 2:05AM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:15AM0.34m | 5:55PM0.48m | 5:56AM0.22m | 6:26PM0.40m | 6:31AM0.11m | 6:59PM0.33m | 7:10AM0.03m | 7:37PM0.27m | 7:52AM-0.04m | 8:16PM0.21m | 8:32AM-0.08m | 8:50PM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 17 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 7 | SSE 7 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 129 | 131 | 104 | 138 | 64 | 52 | 49 | 59 | 57 | 40 | 29 | 38 | 232 | 2655 | 2594 | 1722 | 1002 | 663 | 344 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 4 | S 4 | ESE 9 | S 12 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 41 | 51 | 45 | 25 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 285 | 109 | 81 | 124 | 86 | 73 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 9 | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | S 12 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | S 13 | S 18 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 31 | 14 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 55 | 422 | 61 | — | — | — | — | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | S 12 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 166 | 310 | 256 | 358 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1447 | 163 | — | 205 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 6 | 6 | 119 | 39 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Arpoador provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Arpoador can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arpoador 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 (Arpoador) 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).
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