Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
22.6° C
1.4° 

Arrieta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Arrieta surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NNE swell with 860 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with NW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. For the next week and a half, Arrieta is just not playing ball. The entire first week is a write-off thanks to onshore and cross-shore winds, with the swell all over the shop. The first solid window of opportunity doesn't show up until Tuesday the 21st of July, and even then, it’s only a short-lived chance.

For the first several days, from Sunday the 12th through Thursday the 17th, the wind is a constant problem at Arrieta. It’s mostly cross or cross-off from the north-northeast, and the wave energy is low to moderate (mostly between 67 and 413). The swell is short-period, too, around 5 to 8 seconds, so it’s a messy, weak, and choppy affair. Not worth paddling out.

The one bright spot, and I mean the only real standout in this whole 16-day outlook, is a brief window on Tuesday the 21st of July and into Wednesday the 22nd. The swell drops a notch from the preceding days, to around 6 ft to 6 ft, but it’s from the north with a period of 9 to 10 seconds – that’s a decent groundswell, with more shape and energy. The combined energy (around 553 to 608) is moderate. But the real magic is the wind: we get a clean, light offshore from the northwest and west-northwest with speeds of 6 to 9 mph. That’s glassy, clean conditions. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 73°F.

Now, a couple of caveats. Arrieta is a reef break, and it’s inconsistent – it doesn’t always fire. When it does, it can get crowded, so be prepared for that. This setup is a classic point-break-friendly swell: that north swell with a longer period will wrap in nicely, offering some good lines. For a couple of days, it’ll be the best on offer, but it’s not a long window.

The rest of the run after that gets messy again. From Wednesday the 23rd right through to Monday the 27th, the wind picks up to a fresh 16-22 mph from the north, creating lumpy cross-chop and making things difficult. The swell stays around 4 ft to 5 ft, but it’s just not clean. There’s a gap of several days with no recommendations before the 21st, and then again after the 22nd.

So, the short version: if you’re a local, keep your eyes on Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd of July. That’s the only real chance for a clean, fun session. Otherwise, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNW
11
1
NNW
10
1.1
NW
8
1
NNW
9
1
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
8
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0.7
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8
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NE
5
1.3
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6
1.5
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1.7
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1.7
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1.7
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1.8
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1.9
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1.9
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7
2.1
NNE
8
2.1
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2.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
275
192
162
172
161
111
86
58
51
46
93
159
254
302
270
334
400
387
520
547
561
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
25
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
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25
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25
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35
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:39PM2.31m
1:11AM2.27m
1:33PM2.48m
2:05AM2.36m
2:23PM2.62m
2:54AM2.41m
3:11PM2.70m
3:41AM2.41m
3:57PM2.71m
4:26AM2.36m
4:41PM2.64m
5:10AM2.26m
5:26PM2.50m
Low Tide
6:56PM0.26m
7:15AM0.27m
7:51PM0.10m
8:06AM0.18m
8:42PM-0.00m
8:53AM0.12m
9:29PM-0.04m
9:37AM0.12m
10:15PM-0.01m
10:21AM0.17m
11:00PM0.09m
11:04AM0.27m
11:43PM0.24m
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7:03
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8:54
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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