Surf Forecasts:
Arrawarra surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,204 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrawarra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Arrawarra over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping.
The first few days are pretty average, but hold tight. The real action kicks off on Thursday the 10th with a solid pulse of energy. We’ve got a substantial south-southeast swell building to a solid 8ft, with a moderate 9-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 1151 (moderate to strong), and with a fresh 19 mph offshore wind from the south, Arrawarra point should be in fine form. This is advanced territory at that size, so only for the experienced crew. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
Friday the 11th keeps the goods coming. The swell eases a touch to 6ft, still from the south-southeast, and the period sits at 9 seconds. The combined energy is still decent at 680 (moderate), and we’ve got a moderate 16 mph offshore wind blowing clean. This will offer some really fun, punchy waves, and while a little smaller, it's the standout session for those who aren't quite at the expert level.
Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th drop right off in size. We're looking at waves around the 3ft to 3ft mark from the south-southeast, with clean but light conditions. It’s small, but there will be a few fun ones for a longboard or a foamie. Crowds are likely at a consistent point like Arrawarra, so expect some company.
From Monday the 14th all the way through to the early morning of Wednesday the 23rd, it’s a long, dry stretch. There's barely anything rideable, with tiny swell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. A big gap, nearly a week and a half, with nothing worth paddling out for.
Finally, on Wednesday the 23rd of September, there's a slight flicker. A clean 3ft from the east with a short 6-second period and moderate offshore wind. It’s surfable and clean but very ordinary. After that, it's back to small and windy.
The standout here is definitely Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th. If you’ve got the skills, Thursday the 10th is your day for some proper power at Arrawarra.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 439 | 295 | 262 | 48 | 1132 | 1079 | 1204 | 585 | 479 | 355 | 129 | 108 | 116 | 152 | 126 | 70 | 75 | 93 | 66 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:53AM1.24m | 7:08PM1.80m | 7:33AM1.37m | 7:46PM1.81m | 8:09AM1.48m | 8:21PM1.77m | 8:44AM1.56m | 8:53PM1.68m | 9:18AM1.59m | 9:24PM1.57m | 9:51AM1.59m | 9:53PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:06AM0.22m | 12:37PM0.22m | 1:40AM0.14m | 1:23PM0.15m | 2:11AM0.08m | 2:04PM0.12m | 2:40AM0.06m | 2:43PM0.14m | 3:08AM0.07m | 3:21PM0.19m | 3:35AM0.12m | 3:58PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 11 | E 15 | SSE 23 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | E 13 | E 14 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 439 | 295 | 262 | 48 | 4 | 53 | 714 | 77 | 3 | 15 | 129 | 108 | 116 | 152 | 126 | 70 | 75 | 93 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 16 | ESE 13 | E 16 | S 23 | E 15 | SSE 21 | E 14 | ENE 13 | E 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | E 4 | ENE 5 | E 9 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 16 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 84 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 33 | 99 | 48 | 66 | 29 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | — | E 16 | S 21 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | S 21 | E 9 | E 14 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | E 13 | E 11 | E 10 | SSE 13 | E 16 | E 9 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 70 | 58 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | E 2 | NE 4 | — | ENE 4 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 263 | 1132 | 1079 | 1204 | 585 | 479 | 355 | 127 | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | — | 29 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 66 | 409 | 163 | 355 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 66 | 213 | 1 |
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