
Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, N swell with 517 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:
The surf forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the horizon. It’s gonna be a slow start for the next week, but there’s some real hope further down the line. We’ve got a long stretch of ordinary stuff before the ocean decides to cooperate.
Right off the bat, from Friday the 11th right through to the 20th, it’s pretty grim. The wind is howling from the north, mostly a fresh breeze around 19 mph or more, which is just creating messy, poor surf conditions. The swell hangs around 6 ft down to 4 ft, but it’s weak and wind-beaten. The combined energy barely gets into the moderate range, and the period is short, under 10 seconds. This is not the time to grab your board; it’s a total washout.
The first real change comes on Sunday the 21st. Monday the 21st afternoon is where it picks up. We get a glassy, clean window with a true offshore wind blowing from the WNW at 9 mph. The swell drops to 3 ft, but the period jumps to a very long 15 seconds. That’s some proper groundswell energy pushing in from the NNW, with a combined energy of (617). This is a classic setup for a reef break like Arrieta. That long period will wrap in nicely and offer clean, lined-up sets. This is your first real standout for the next two weeks.
Then, Tuesday the 22nd is the absolute pick of the entire outlook. Both morning and afternoon sessions are looking excellent. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the NNW, still with a long 12-13 second period, and the energy is solid at (738). The wind is light and offshore from the WNW or a light cross-offshore from the NNW. This is going to be clean, consistent, and about 5 ft, which is perfect for advanced surfers. The conditions will be glassy on the morning session, making for some of the best waves we’ve seen in a while.
Into the second week, things hold up but are less certain. Wednesday the 23rd afternoon also looks good with similar 5 ft swell and a clean cross-offshore breeze, giving a combined energy of (794). By the 24th, the swell starts to ease back to just over 4 ft with a shorter period, but the wind stays manageable. Later in the week, by Friday the 25th, the swell drops again to 4 ft.
Overall, the window from the 21st afternoon through to the 23rd is where you want to be in the water. For the first 10 days, save your energy. The real standout is Tuesday the 22nd at Arrieta (reef) with a clean 5 ft NNW, light offshore wind, and plenty of energy. It’s not often this spot lines up so well.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu night, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NE 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
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355 | 416 | 459 | 419 | 407 | 401 | 299 | 191 | 163 | 98 | 131 | 117 | 105 | 65 | 78 | 36 | 99 | 241 | 310 | 368 | 459 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:31PM2.72m | 2:54AM2.51m | 3:07PM2.69m | 3:28AM2.49m | 3:42PM2.57m | 4:01AM2.41m | 4:16PM2.40m | 4:33AM2.29m | 4:50PM2.19m | 5:06AM2.13m | 5:26PM1.97m | 5:42AM1.95m | 6:07PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:17AM0.07m | 8:44PM-0.05m | 8:52AM0.05m | 9:17PM-0.00m | 9:27AM0.08m | 9:49PM0.10m | 10:01AM0.18m | 10:20PM0.25m | 10:35AM0.32m | 10:50PM0.43m | 11:11AM0.49m | 11:23PM0.62m | 11:51AM0.68m | 00:03AM0.80m | |||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 |
73 | 100 | 85 | 53 | 65 | 401 | 299 | 191 | 163 | 82 | 78 | 117 | 105 | 65 | 38 | 36 | 30 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 108 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NE 8 | NNW 14 | NE 9 | NNW 12 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NNW 9 | N 14 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | — |
20 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 70 | 81 | 93 | 131 | 45 | 62 | 41 | 7 | 19 | 16 | 4 | 17 | 38 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | NNW 13 | N 8 | NW 9 | N 7 | WNW 8 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 14 | N 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 20 | 38 | 98 | 57 | 20 | 27 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
355 | 416 | 459 | 419 | 407 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 57 | — | 24 | 78 | 36 | 99 | 241 | 310 | 368 | 459 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 340 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 45 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 265 | 265 | 46 | 265 | 239 | 336 |
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Information about the Arrieta Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Arrieta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Arrieta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arrieta 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 (Arrieta) 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 Arrieta 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.
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