
Surf Forecasts:
Arrawarra surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 370 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with SE 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arrawarra in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrawarra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and let’s get stuck into what’s ahead for Arrawarra. This is a classic point break setup, and it’s a spot that needs the right conditions to really fire. Over the next 16 days, we’ve got a slow start, but there’s a genuine standout waiting in the second week.
The first few days are pretty flat and ordinary. Thursday the 6th offers tiny 1ft waves from the ESE with a short 8-second period, and light SSW winds in the morning keep it clean-ish, but the combined energy is a weak 41, so it’s barely worth a paddle. Friday morning the 7th is glassy with 2ft SSE swell, energy bumping to 95, but still small. Saturday the 8th sees a slight increase to 2ft from the E, morning cross-off breeze, and energy hitting 101, but it’s still not going to get the heart racing. Sunday through to Wednesday of the first week stay below 4ft, with mostly poor conditions and onshore winds messing things up. The water temperature sits at 20°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Now, here’s where it gets good. On Friday morning the 14th of August, Arrawarra lights up. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the SSE, with a long 13-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 1140, telling you there’s serious power in the water. The wind is glassy, dead calm, with just a slight air, so the surface will be clean as a whistle. For a point break like this, that long-period SSE swell is going to wrap in beautifully, offering long, well-shaped walls. This is for advanced surfers only – 6ft at a point with that much energy can push hard, and it’s too big for beginners. The crowd profile says “often,” so expect company, but with this quality, it’s worth sharing. This is the standout of the outlook.
The afternoon of the 14th drops to 5ft, still SSE, 11-second period, cross-off SE breeze, energy at 482 – still excellent, but the morning session is the one to chase. Saturday the 15th holds clean with 4ft to 4ft SSE swell, cross-off winds, and energy in the 270s, offering good, rideable waves. Sunday the 16th sees the swell drop back to 2ft, and while the wind turns offshore from the SSW, it’s fresh at 30 km/h, making it bumpy and less appealing.
The final week, from the 18th onward, is smaller again, with 3ft to 3ft E and SSE swell, mostly offshore winds, but the energy drops under 200, and the period shortens. Friday the 21st morning brings a 3ft SSE swell with a 12-second period and energy at 287, offering clean cross-off conditions, but it’s a far cry from the 14th. That Friday the 14th morning is the real deal – don’t miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | 19 | 25 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 63 | 103 | 189 | 157 | 127 | 346 | 157 | 108 | 88 | 245 | 236 | 86 | 64 | 65 | 67 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:49PM1.36m | 1:29AM1.07m | 3:14PM1.42m | 3:05AM0.96m | 4:36PM1.53m | 4:46AM0.95m | 5:44PM1.68m | 6:01AM1.02m | 6:38PM1.81m | 6:58AM1.12m | 7:25PM1.90m | 7:45AM1.23m | 8:08PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:08PM0.66m | 7:56AM0.37m | 10:02PM0.65m | 9:13AM0.38m | 11:36PM0.54m | 10:34AM0.34m | 00:38AM0.40m | 11:42AM0.26m | 1:25AM0.27m | 12:39PM0.17m | 2:06AM0.18m | 1:29PM0.11m | 2:43AM0.12m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 |
24 | 19 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 51 | 63 | 103 | 189 | 157 | 127 | 3 | 157 | 108 | 88 | 245 | 236 | 86 | 64 | 65 | 67 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ENE 9 | E 13 | S 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 |
14 | 10 | 7 | 52 | 54 | 52 | 33 | 47 | 26 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 108 | 4 | 49 | 64 | 90 | 65 | 41 | 34 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | ESE 5 | SE 10 | E 15 | E 10 | S 6 | E 16 | E 16 | E 14 | E 15 | E 14 | S 13 | E 13 | E 13 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 |
3 | 4 | 25 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 11 | — | 20 | — | 9 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | S 3 | — | — | N 2 | NE 4 | NE 8 | W 3 | SW 3 | — | — | NE 2 | NNW 3 | N 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 |
3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 34 | 346 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 213 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 1 | 52 | 297 | 297 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 281 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
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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 16 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.
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