Surf Forecasts:
Arrawarra surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NE swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrawarra this week:
The surf forecast for Arrawarra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arrawarra in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrawarra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s on the menu for Arrawarra.
The 16‑day window opens now, and there’s a dry spell right off the bat—no surf worth your time until Sunday, August 23rd. From Thursday the 20th through Saturday the 22nd, it’s all small, short‑period windswell with onshore or cross‑offshore winds messing things up. Saturday afternoon does go clean for a moment, but the swell is only 2 feet, so it’s tiny.
Sunday the 23rd is the first day you’d actually paddle out. Morning brings a clean 2‑foot east swell at 8 seconds, with a light offshore from the south cleaning it up nicely. The combined energy is weak (51), so it’s not a standout, but it’s rideable. Through the rest of the week, the pattern stays small and inconsistent—mostly 2 to 4 feet, with wind often ruining the surface. By Tuesday the 25th, the swell bumps up to 4 feet from the northeast, but the wind is onshore and strong, so forget it.
The next flicker of hope comes on Thursday the 27th morning: a clean 3‑foot south‑southeast swell at 7 seconds, with a cross‑offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (125), but it’s a short period, so the waves are a bit junky. Still, it’s the best you’ll see for a few days.
The real standout is building toward the end of the first week of September. On Wednesday, September 2nd, the morning session shows a 5‑foot east swell at 9 seconds, with a clean cross‑offshore south‑southwest wind. The combined energy jumps to a solid 318 (moderate), and it’s the first genuinely good surf day. But the best is on Thursday, September 3rd morning: glassy conditions, 3‑foot east swell at 9 seconds—glassy, clean, and the swell direction matches the optimum east swell perfectly. The combined energy is 276 (moderate). That’s your pick, but keep in mind it’s over a week away, so treat it as promising, not locked in.
Water temperature sits at 68°F, which is about 0.4°F below normal—just about average for this time of year, so no surprises.
Arrawarra is a point break that’s exposed to the east, and it’s advanced‑level, fairly consistent. Crowds are often a factor here, so if you’re heading out on the good days, expect some company. The standout Thursday morning in early September is likely to be busy.
No other breaks in this region to compare—just Arrawarra.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 160 | 143 | 97 | 61 | 47 | 41 | 30 | 35 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 39 | 40 | 43 | 119 | 96 | 211 | 102 | 66 | 44 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:44PM1.27m | 1:01AM0.94m | 3:13PM1.27m | 2:54AM0.84m | 4:39PM1.33m | 4:55AM0.87m | 5:39PM1.43m | 5:58AM0.95m | 6:22PM1.53m | 6:39AM1.05m | 6:57PM1.62m | 7:13AM1.15m | 7:29PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:19PM0.76m | 7:28AM0.52m | 10:37PM0.74m | 8:54AM0.57m | 11:58PM0.64m | 10:24AM0.54m | 00:39AM0.54m | 11:28AM0.47m | 1:08AM0.44m | 12:15PM0.38m | 1:35AM0.34m | 12:54PM0.30m | 2:01AM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 25 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 160 | 143 | 97 | 61 | 47 | 41 | 30 | 35 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 39 | 40 | 43 | 119 | 96 | 18 | 102 | 66 | 44 | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 17 | SSE 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 24 | 26 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 23 | 29 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | S 12 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 6 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | S 17 | S 16 | — | N 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 19 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 5 | 1 | — | 6 | 20 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 2 | NNW 3 | NE 4 | NNW 2 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | NE 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NE 8 | — | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 1 | 21 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 12 | 21 | 33 | 211 | — | 6 | 81 | 72 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 163 | 1 | 2 | 266 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 273 | 1 | 70 | 262 | 7 | 1 | 106 | 0 |
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