Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Arrieta is serving up over the next couple of weeks.
First week is a total bust. From Sunday the 9th of August through Tuesday the 18th of August, the surf is just poor. Swell runs 4 to 6 feet out of the NNE, but the wind is a steady 15 to 19 mph from the NNE and N, cross to cross-off, keeping the surface choppy and messy. The swell period is short, 6 to 7 seconds, so there’s no grunt. Combined energy sits between 260 and 358 (moderate). The water is about a touch warmer than normal at 74°F, but that doesn’t help the waves. Arrieta (Spain) is a sheltered reef that wants a north swell, but we’re getting it from the NNE, so it’s not lighting up.
Finally, on Wednesday the 19th of August, things get a little better. Swell drops to 4 feet from the north, period stretches to 9 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell – and the wind goes light and cross-off from the north, giving us clean faces. Combined energy is 302 (moderate). It’s still only “very ordinary” but at least it’s surfable. This is the best of a bad lot. The break is inconsistent, so don’t expect a party.
Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st of August keep the same vibe: small, clean waves, 4 to 3 feet north swell, 8 to 9 seconds, light to gentle cross-off winds. Energy drops to 147 to 188. It’s small, clean, and fine for a beginner – well under 5 feet – but not much fun for anyone else.
Saturday the 22nd of August sees a bump to 5 feet from the north, 9 seconds, energy 338 (moderate), but the wind picks up to 16 mph from the north, cross-off. Clean, but a little breeze on it.
From Sunday the 23rd of August, the swell fades hard. By Monday the 24th of August, we’re down to 2 feet from the north, 7 seconds, energy a weak 57. The wind is cross-shore from the NNE at 13 mph. It’s flat.
Your only real window is Wednesday the 19th through Saturday the 22nd of August. The best shot is Wednesday the 19th: 4 feet north swell, 9 seconds, light cross-off wind, clean, and the swell is coming from the right direction. Crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so with the inconsistency, you might have it quiet. It’s not pumping, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NW 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 244 | 223 | 285 | 222 | 155 | 155 | 119 | 25 | 142 | 146 | 161 | 203 | 198 | 207 | 265 | 262 | 270 | 278 | 286 | 232 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 00:11AM2.06m | 12:34PM2.30m | 1:08AM2.23m | 1:25PM2.51m | 1:56AM2.36m | 2:11PM2.67m | 2:40AM2.45m | 2:54PM2.76m | 3:20AM2.47m | 3:34PM2.75m | 3:59AM2.44m | 4:13PM2.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:55PM0.47m | 6:16AM0.47m | 6:55PM0.26m | 7:09AM0.31m | 7:45PM0.08m | 7:55AM0.17m | 8:30PM-0.04m | 8:37AM0.08m | 9:11PM-0.08m | 9:17AM0.06m | 9:49PM-0.04m | 9:55AM0.10m | 10:26PM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | N 8 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 14 | 10 | 47 | 58 | 10 | 33 | 25 | 33 | 56 | 81 | 86 | 73 | 54 | 38 | 87 | 92 | 40 | 40 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 12 | NNW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 33 | 49 | 42 | 37 | 20 | 18 | 31 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 12 | W 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | N 16 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 11 | — | — | NW 15 | NW 13 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | S 12 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | — | — | 8 | 25 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 244 | 223 | 285 | 222 | 155 | 155 | 119 | 126 | 142 | 146 | 161 | 203 | 198 | 207 | 265 | 262 | 270 | 278 | 286 | 232 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 239 | 387 | 269 | 239 | 269 | 239 | 525 | 46 | 46 | 340 | 340 | 46 | 269 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 239 | 46 |
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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).
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