Arrawarra surf break

Arrawarra surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 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
23.6° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 25th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 25th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 1st May)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrawarra over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
1
2
2
0
1
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
9
2.1
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.5
E
7
1.9
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.9
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
1.9
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
673
597
428
384
283
164
136
150
124
146
228
145
114
142
226
239
419
345
461
660
529
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
20
ESE
15
SE
20
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
10
E
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:56AM1.46m
4:20PM1.00m
4:12AM1.44m
5:21PM1.15m
5:11AM1.45m
6:05PM1.31m
5:57AM1.44m
6:41PM1.45m
6:35AM1.42m
7:14PM1.57m
7:09AM1.39m
7:44PM1.66m
7:41AM1.34m
Low Tide
7:45PM0.59m
10:16AM0.42m
9:34PM0.60m
11:09AM0.34m
10:56PM0.54m
11:48AM0.27m
11:55PM0.46m
12:20PM0.21m
00:41AM0.39m
12:49PM0.16m
1:22AM0.34m
1:16PM0.14m
1:58AM0.31m
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6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
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5:19
5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
5
2
3
1
3
9
7
7
5
1
2
5
2
Temp °C
21
21
21
21
20
20
21
19
20
21
20
20
21
21
22
22
21
22
21
22
22
18
18
18
18
17
18
19
17
17
18
17
17
19
20
19
19
19
20
20
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
1.8
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.4
ESE
8
0.2
S
9
1.6
E
8
0.2
S
8
1.6
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
E
9
Energy kJ
38
8
428
384
283
164
136
150
124
146
228
145
114
142
226
7
290
6
305
439
529
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.2
E
10
0.2
ESE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
4
8
7
3
2
5
10
73
8
7
45
2
2
2
7
6
6
1
3
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.5
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
N
18
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
NE
15
0.1
N
16
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
2
2
40
13
15
11
5
3
8
6
3
2
8
7
9
5
2
4
6
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
9
2.1
ESE
8
0.9
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SSW
3
0.2
SSE
6
0.4
S
3
0.4
SW
3
1.5
E
7
1.9
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.9
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
673
597
91
33
6
4
3
2
239
419
345
461
660
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
Distance (km)
111
13
52
163
0
0
13
0
0
13
0
0
213
0
52
442
483
500
526
52
25
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
8
6
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
9
5
5
6
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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 16 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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