Arrawarra surf break

Arrawarra surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 16 Jul 2025 AEST
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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
20.2° C
(Which is normal 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 Wednesday (Jul 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arrawarra in the next 12 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 22nd Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 23rd Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s

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

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Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
S
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.2
E
0.1
S
0.8
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.6
S
0.9
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
1.6
E
2.4
ESE
2.1
E
2.2
E
2.2
E
2.4
E
2.4
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
2
E
1.7
E
1.8
E
2.1
E
2
E
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)8998891010197768888910101011111212111110111313121211111212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)45918514810778756011166922837712217118528741718318719801112149116101310111491759689815331258935805698602532462
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
10
ESE
5
W
10
NNW
20
NNE
5
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
25
SSW
20
S
15
SW
25
SSW
25
S
15
S
20
SSW
20
SE
10
SE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NNE
5
NW
5
N
10
NW
15
NNW
20
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
NW
10
WSW
15
S
15
SW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassglasscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:03PM
1.22
12:01AM
1.53
1:03PM
1.26
12:51AM
1.37
2:12PM
1.32
1:52AM
1.21
3:28PM
1.41
3:09AM
1.08
4:41PM
1.53
4:34AM
1.01
5:45PM
1.67
5:49AM
1.01
6:40PM
1.78
6:50AM
1.05
7:27PM
1.87
7:41AM
1.10
8:11PM
1.91
8:25AM
1.15
8:50PM
1.91
9:07AM
1.19
9:27PM
1.87
9:46AM
1.22
10:02PM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:41PM
0.44
6:43AM
0.24
6:47PM
0.55
7:31AM
0.27
8:11PM
0.63
8:27AM
0.29
9:52PM
0.64
9:30AM
0.30
11:25PM
0.56
10:35AM
0.28
12:35AM
0.45
11:36AM
0.24
1:29AM
0.35
12:31PM
0.19
2:14AM
0.27
1:21PM
0.16
2:54AM
0.22
2:06PM
0.14
3:30AM
0.19
2:47PM
0.16
4:05AM
0.19
3:27PM
0.21
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Sunrise6:41--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:35--
Sunset-5:04--5:05--5:05--5:06--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:08--5:08--5:09--5:10-
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Rain (mm)
-----131------26112-----2----13------
Temp. °C161614181816151614181815171716191818191918181716201916201816202014161613
Feels °C (?)131312151514101191314121213131614141516161716151716141818161716912129

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - North Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Arrawarra (light winds from the WNW at Coffs Harbour Airport 30 km from Arrawarra). 0.9m 11s groundswell from the SSE with a 0.9m 11s groundswell from the SSE and a 0.3m 11s groundswell from the E as well as a 0.2m 17s long period groundswell from the SSE. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.

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7.4
20.2
Air / Water (°C)
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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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