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Arrawarra surf break

Arrawarra surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 15 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Arrawarra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arrawarra sea temperature is
23.3° C
 (Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrawarra this week:

The surf forecast for Arrawarra over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arrawarra in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 21st Jan)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 21st Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrawarra over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thu
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
4
3
2
5
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.3
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.8
E
2.2
ESE
1.4
E
1.1
SSE
1.6
SE
2.5
SE
2.5
SE
3
SE
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.3
SE
Period(s) (?)7767688888888811101211111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)167154209203144250206346468473412634223177543134317272098202313061098
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
20
NNE
25
NNE
5
NNW
20
SSW
15
S
10
SSW
10
SE
20
S
25
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
30
S
30
SSE
25
SSW
30
S
35
S
20
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		ononcross-
on		offcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:59AM
1.62
8:01PM
1.02
8:34AM
1.71
8:39PM
1.07
9:07AM
1.77
9:15PM
1.12
9:39AM
1.82
9:50PM
1.17
10:10AM
1.84
10:25PM
1.21
10:41AM
1.82
11:01PM
1.24
11:13AM
1.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:58AM
0.36
2:44PM
0.45
1:40AM
0.30
3:16PM
0.37
2:19AM
0.25
3:46PM
0.31
2:55AM
0.21
4:16PM
0.25
3:30AM
0.19
4:46PM
0.22
4:05AM
0.20
5:16PM
0.19
4:42AM
0.23
5:48PM
0.19
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thu
22
Sunrise-6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05-
Sunset--7:52--7:52--7:51--7:51--7:51--7:51--7:50
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
5-116157581011--1------
Temp. °C232828242324242321222323222324232223222224
Feels °C (?)252925252425272418202019191920181719171820
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Information about the Arrawarra Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Arrawarra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Arrawarra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arrawarra 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 (Arrawarra) 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 Arrawarra 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.

Are you planning a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Arrawarra, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Coffs Harbour which is 28 km (17 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in South Grafton which is 47 km (29 miles) away

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