Arrawarra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a decent run ahead at Arrawarra, but it’s a bit of a slow-burner. The first few days are pretty ordinary, but once that offshore wind kicks in proper on Friday, things get interesting, and next week has some real standouts if you can wait.

Right now, Tuesday morning is small with clean 2ft surf from the ENE, but it’s cross-off and the energy’s weak (78). Not worth paddling out for much. This limp start continues through Wednesday and Thursday with only small SSE swell in the 2ft to 5ft range, and cross-off or cross-on wind messing with the quality. The water temp is about average for the time of year – stick with a standard spring suit.

Friday morning, August 14 is where the windows open. The swell jumps to 6ft from the south with a moderate offshore breeze, clean faces, and solid energy (714). That’s the kind of morning where you’ll be fighting for waves on the takeoff, but it’s worth it. It’s an exposed point break that needs the E optimum direction, but S swell wrapped in here will still produce some long, rippable lines. The crowds are often heavy here, so get in early. For intermediates, the morning will be manageable but watch for the set waves.

Saturday morning holds 5ft SSE swell with offshore wind and moderate energy (274), but the period is short (7 seconds), so the waves will be a bit fat and gutless. Better for experienced surfers who can work the inside section. Saturday afternoon sees 6ft with stronger energy (426) but the same short period – still fun but not the pick.

Sunday morning is a repeat with 5ft SSE and offshore wind, but the energy drops (227). Sunday afternoon turns messy with light rain and cross-off. Monday builds to 8ft SE swell in the afternoon with moderate energy (709), but cross-off wind and rain showers keep it from being perfect – the swell’s getting sizeable and the period is still short, so it’s more of an expert-only day by then.

Tuesday, August 18 is a standout for the brave. The swell hits 8ft from the SE in the afternoon with very strong energy (1843) and a 9-second period. This is big, powerful groundswell with plenty of grunt but it’s prone to closing out on the point if the tide’s wrong. The wind is cross-off and fresh, making it clean but heavy. If you’re a confident surfer, this is the most energy you’ll see across the outlook – but it’s only for experts.

Wednesday, August 19 drops back to 6ft on the ESE with rain and cross-off – marginal, not worth rushing.

Thursday, August 20 morning is another gem: 6ft from the south, solid moderate offshore, with moderate wave energy (523). Clean lines and a good long wall to work with. The swell direction isn’t perfect for this east-exposed point, but the quality will still be there. After that, the last weekend of the outlook holds fun 5ft surf on Friday with glassy conditions and good energy (343) from the E, and a 9-second period that should push some nice shape through.

Tuesday, August 25 morning has 4ft from the south with gentle offshore, solid wave energy (461), and clean conditions. That’s a solid option if you missed the earlier windows.

Overall, the best call is Friday morning August 14 for the combo of clean offshore wind and a decent 6ft S swell – classic Arrawarra fun. The other big highlight is Tuesday August 18 afternoon if you’re after size and power, but that’s expert-only territory. The first few days are forgettable, and the second week has plenty of scattered options but nothing proper perfect after Thursday the 20th beyond that Tuesday glassy run. Get on it when you can.

Rusty.

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