Arrawarra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I've got the lowdown on Arrawarra. This point break up the coast is our focus, and it's lookin' like a tale of two fortnights. The first week is a bit of a mixed bag, but patience will pay off big time if you can wait for the second week.

The water's sittin' at a pretty standard 68°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there when you paddle out.

We've got a bit of a slow start this Friday, the 28th. The morning session at Arrawarra has clean, glassy 4ft SSE swell, perfect for a few mellow ones. But that afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore and messes it up a little. Saturday and most of Sunday are nothing to write home about either, with the swell hangin' around 4ft to 4ft and the wind not quite cooperating for the best shape.

Then, we get a little window on Sunday the 30th. The morning kicks up with a strong 6ft southerly swell, solid offshore winds, and the wave energy is pumpin' at 809 (moderate). This is the standout of the first week—clean, powerful lines and not too many people about. For the more experienced chargers, this is when Arrawarra will really show its teeth. If you've got a bigger board, the 4ft Monday morning with a moderate offshore is also a decent option, but Sunday morning is the real highlight.

After that, it gets quiet. From Tuesday the 1st all the way through the start of the second week on Monday the 7th of September, the swell drops right out. You're lookin' at tiny, weak waves with onshore or cross-onshore winds for days. There's a stretch there where the biggest wave is 3ft, and even that fades. It's a real flat spell.

Now, here's where it gets *real* interesting. That second week kicks off proper on Tuesday the 8th of September. Arrawarra comes alive with a serious pulse of groundswell. Tuesday morning we're lookin' at a solid 6ft swell from the SSE, but with a very long period of 15 seconds out of the optimum direction. The offshore wind is gentle and clean, and the wave energy is a massive 1424 (strong). This is big, powerful, and for experts only—over 5ft with that period, it’s gonna be a beast. Wednesday the 9th is another cracker, with 6ft swell and a 14-second period, even cleaner cross-offshore winds, and wave energy at 1308 (strong). Both these days are the absolute best on offer in the whole outlook. For the experienced crew, this is the call. Just keep an eye on that long period—it can make for a bit of a wonky lineup but the power and shape will be there for those in the know.

Thursday and Friday of that week still hold some solid, cleaner 4ft to 3ft waves, but the peak has passed. By the weekend, it's fading back to small, clean but weak surf.

So to sum it up: get out for the Sunday the 30th morning window for a fun session, but the real deal is the Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th of September. That's the big, clean groundswell for the brave ones. Until then, you might be better off waxing your stick and waiting.

Rusty.

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