Arrawarra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Arrawarra over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The surf is coming on strong early, but it’s not looking great for the paddle. Thursday the 10th kicks off with a solid 8 ft swell from the SSE, but that 19 mph southerly wind is going to make it a battle. The water is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The energy is moderate (1181), but the conditions are a write-off for a good session.

The real standout here is Friday the 11th morning. That’s your best bet in the short term. The swell drops a touch to 8 ft from the S, but the wind swings offshore out of the south at 16 mph. That’s a moderate breeze, but it’s clean and offshore, which is a major positive. The energy ramps up to a strong 1695, and the period is 10 seconds, giving it some real punch. This is a proper groundswell for the point. It’s an advanced spot, so only experienced surfers should be looking at this – 8 ft is pushing it for beginners. The break is fairly consistent, but crowds are often a factor here, so get in early.

We then hit a dry spell. From Saturday the 12th afternoon through to Tuesday the 15th, the surf drops right off with waves under 3 ft and poor onshore winds. There’s a gap of about three days where it’s just not worth paddling out.

Things perk up again on Wednesday the 16th. The morning sees a 6 ft swell from the SE with a short 7-second period, which is a bit junky, but the wind is cross-offshore and the setup is clean. The energy is light (353), so it’s not a world-beater, but it’s a paddle.

The next real highlight doesn’t come until Saturday the 19th. The afternoon session brings a solid 7 ft SSE swell, but the period is 11 seconds, giving it better shape. The energy kicks up to 1646, which is strong. The wind is cross-offshore from the SE at 12 mph, keeping it clean. This is a good one for the more experienced crew.

Then, looking way out, the forecast on Thursday the 24th morning is promising. A 8 ft SSE swell with a long 11-second period and clean offshore winds from the south at 16 mph. The energy is pumped at 1269. That’s a serious session on the cards, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

The last day in the window, Friday the 25th, has a morning of 7 ft from the S with a fresh 22 mph offshore wind. That’s going to be clean but very windy. The afternoon then throws in a massive 5 ft swell with a 19-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is through the roof at 2249. That much period at a point break like Arrawarra will likely mean long, clean lines, but those sets will be very widely spaced. It’s a promising, distant one to dream on.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best on offer is Friday the 11th morning, and the dark horse is that Thursday the 24th morning. The rest of the time, you’ve got a lot of flat days and onshore junk.

Rusty.

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