Arrawarra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down the 16-day run for Arrawarra. It starts off slow, but once it gets going, there’s some real quality.

The first day or two are pretty lackluster. Thursday morning (30th July) has some surfable waves, but nothing special—1.3m swell from the SSE, a moderate offshore breeze, and the water’s about 67°, which is normal for this time of year. The energy is weak (175) and the period is short (7 seconds), so it’s a bit of a messy, low-energy setup. Not worth getting excited about.

Then Friday morning (31st July) rolls in, and that’s the real deal. Swell hits 6ft from the S, with a solid 12-second period—a proper groundswell. With a gentle offshore breeze, it’s going to be clean and lined up. The energy is strong (1186), so there’s plenty of power. This is a standout for the more experienced crew—6ft is getting into the zone where it’s a bit much for beginners, but for advanced surfers, it’s prime. The swell direction (S) is off the optimum E, but the quality of the wave and the clean wind make it a top pick.

Saturday morning (1st August) keeps the momentum going. Another 6ft S swell with a 10-second period, and moderate offshore winds. The energy is again strong (1152), and it’s going to be a ripping morning for those who can handle it. Again, it’s on the bigger side—6ft means it’s for the experienced only. The light rain showers might put a few people off, but the surf will be worth it.

Sunday morning (2nd August) is a bit smaller at 4ft from the SE, with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (512) and the period is 9 seconds—decent, but not as good as the previous days. Still a nice session for a Sunday morning, but not the standout.

After that, the week flattens out. Monday through Thursday (3rd to 6th August) are mostly poor to marginal, with small swells, onshore winds, and low energy. The waves are small and messy—not worth your time. The gap from Monday afternoon to Thursday morning is a real lull, and the energy never gets above 291. It’s a quiet stretch.

Friday 7th August sees a bit of a comeback. A 3ft SSE swell with a 10-second period and a moderate offshore breeze in the morning. The energy is moderate (226) and it’s clean. Good for a sneaky session, but not a standout.

The second week is pretty subdued. There’s a glassy morning on Saturday 8th August with a 3ft SSE swell, but it’s small and the energy is weak (135). Sunday 9th has a 1ft swell with a very long 13-second period—that’s long enough to be a proper groundswell, but it’s tiny. The energy is moderate (160) though, so there might be a few clean waves for the patient surfer.

The best of the second week is Thursday 13th August morning. Glassy conditions, 3ft from the E with a 13-second period, and energy of 313. That’s a clean, long-period swell, but it’s small. It’ll be a fun, uncrowded session for those who like a challenge.

Overall, the real gold is on the 31st July and 1st August mornings. Those are the standouts. The rest is a mix of small, clean days and flat spells. Keep an eye on the long-range stuff—the 13th and 14th August mornings could serve up some glassy gems if the swell holds.

Rusty.

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