
Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, N swell with 632 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with NNW 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 (Sep 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1PM. 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+) | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you, this is a tough one. We're looking at a 16-day window for the Arrieta (Arrieta) area, and honestly, the first week is a write-off. For a spot that's already inconsistent and sheltered, the conditions are just not on our side. The combined wave energy is mostly weak to moderate, with values like 412 and 364, but the wind and swell direction have us pinned. The water is sitting at about 75°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but don't let that fool you.
From Monday the 7th through to Sunday the 13th, it's a grim stretch. We've got a persistent northerly wind blowing 15 to 22 mph, mostly cross or cross-off, but with the swell coming from the same north-northeast direction, there's no real quality. The swell is between 4 ft and 7 ft, but the period is short, 6 to 8 seconds, just windswell junk. The wave comment consistently says "poor surf conditions" and the scores are flat zeros. You're better off staying home.
There's a slight lull on Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th. The swell drops right back to 3 ft, but the period stretches out to 11 and 13 seconds. That's a long-period groundswell, which is promising, but the size is tiny and the energy dips to 141. It's a tease, not a session.
Then, things might finally start to look up towards the end of the second week. Thursday the 17th sees the swell bump up to 8 ft to 8 ft from the north-northeast with an 8-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 763 and 952. The wind is off-shore from the north at 15 to 18 mph, so the surface will be clean. This is getting into expert territory with that size, and the inconsistency of Arrieta is a real worry.
The standout potential, however, is Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th. On Friday the 18th, we've got a 7 ft to 7 ft north swell with a 9-second period and moderate cross-off breeze. The combined energy is 984 and 1043, a solid moderate to strong push. Saturday the 19th holds a 7 ft north swell with a 10-second period, energy hitting 1177. The waves could have some decent shape, but the wind turns cross-shore from the northeast, adding a bit of chop. Arrieta is a reef setup that likes that north swell direction, but with crowds likely "sometimes" and the spot being inconsistent, you need to be patient and pick your time. If you're an advanced surfer, Friday morning looks like the absolute pick of the forecast, the biggest, cleanest window we're going to get. Just be aware that Saturday's energy is higher but the wind is less friendly.
Beyond that, the swell fades again into the 20th and beyond with more messy cross-shore winds. For the love of surfing, don't get your hopes up for the first half of this run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNE 6 | NW 12 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
170 | 143 | 172 | 146 | 186 | 310 | 270 | 297 | 293 | 216 | 223 | 276 | 375 | 427 | 559 | 623 | 562 | 364 | 181 | 120 | 167 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:28AM2.11m | 00:09AM2.05m | 12:25PM2.34m | 00:58AM2.24m | 1:12PM2.54m | 1:40AM2.38m | 1:53PM2.67m | 2:18AM2.48m | 2:31PM2.72m | 2:54AM2.51m | 3:07PM2.69m | 3:28AM2.49m | 3:42PM2.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:57PM0.43m | 6:11AM0.49m | 6:48PM0.23m | 6:58AM0.31m | 7:31PM0.07m | 7:39AM0.16m | 8:09PM-0.03m | 8:17AM0.07m | 8:44PM-0.05m | 8:52AM0.05m | 9:17PM-0.00m | 9:27AM0.08m | 9:49PM0.10m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 12 | N 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 12 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
161 | 98 | 172 | 146 | 116 | 82 | 94 | 71 | 45 | 38 | 14 | 32 | 73 | 100 | 85 | 52 | 50 | 364 | 181 | 120 | 97 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | NW 13 | NNW 11 | NW 12 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | NW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 15 |
57 | 111 | 39 | 134 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 24 | 20 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 167 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 15 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | WNW 10 |
24 | 47 | 24 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 85 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | NNE 7 |
170 | 143 | 161 | — | 186 | 310 | 270 | 297 | 293 | 216 | 223 | 276 | 375 | 427 | 559 | 623 | 562 | — | — | — | 41 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 147 | 340 | 269 | 239 | 340 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 46 | 15 | 4 | 16 |
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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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