Arrawarra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow start here at Arrawarra, but things get interesting later on. The first few days are a write-off, so don’t bother paddling out just yet. The real action kicks off on Thursday the 10th, and that’s where you want to be.

So, the early part of the week is pretty grim. Sunday the 6th has a 7ft SSE swell, but it’s a short period at 6 seconds and the wind is a messy 19 mph cross-off. That’s a no-go. Monday the 7th morning actually shows some promise with a 5ft SSE swell and a period of 10 seconds, light wind, and clean conditions – combined wave energy is moderate at 518. But the score says it’s only a three out of ten, so it’s not a standout. Tuesday the 8th has offshore wind but the swell is messy and only a 5ft, so it’s marginal.

Wednesday the 9th is also nothing to write home about. We’re waiting.

Now, Thursday the 10th is the one. The morning brings a solid 8ft SSE swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is offshore from the SSW at 16 mph. That’s clean. The combined energy is a whopping 1095, which is strong. This is for experienced surfers only – that size is too much for beginners. The afternoon holds at 8ft with similar conditions and even more energy at 1133. This is the best on offer.

Friday the 11th is still good. The morning has a 6ft SSE swell with an 11-second period, offshore wind, and combined energy of 884. Very good surf. The afternoon drops slightly to 7ft but the wind goes cross-off, so it’s still clean.

Saturday the 12th morning keeps it going with a 6ft SSE swell, 9-second period, and offshore wind. Energy is 618. Good waves for the experienced crew.

After that, things fade. Sunday the 13th drops to 4ft and the wind turns onshore, so it’s not great. From Monday the 14th through to the end of the forecast on the 21st, it’s all small and poor. There are a few days with tiny swell and bad wind, so it’s a long stretch of flatness. The 16th and 18th have a pulse of 4ft and 5ft respectively, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, so it’s messy.

The standout is definitely Thursday the 10th and into Friday the 11th morning. That’s the window. For Arrawarra, being a point break, the long period swells (like the 11-second on Friday) will wrap in nicely, but the 8ft on Thursday is going to be a proper challenge. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company.

The water temperature is around 68°, which is pretty much average for this time of year.

That’s it from me. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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