Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let me tell you, it’s a bleak one. I’ve run through the numbers for Arrieta and there’s nothing good to surf for the whole 16-day window. The data keeps hammering home “poor surf conditions” from start to finish. It’s a long, blown-out, flat spell.
The main problem is the wind. It’s out of the NNE nearly the whole time, which for this sheltered reef is a direct cross-shore. That means a constant, ugly chop on the surface. For the first week, we’re talking gentle to moderate cross-shore breezes, with the swell energy sitting weak to moderate (70 to 192). The few small pulses, like a 4ft NW groundswell on Monday, July 13th with a 9-second period, are completely trashed by the wind. The water temp is 73°, which is a touch warmer than usual, but you won’t care about that when you’re getting blown off your line.
The swell does start to build from Thursday, July 16th, with the combined energy jumping into the hundreds (206 to 271), but the wind is still a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy. By Friday, July 17th, we’re looking at 7ft NNE swells with a strong 453 combined energy, but the wind is still a fresh 22 mph cross-shore. It’s unrideable.
The only glimmer of hope comes late in the second week. By Saturday, July 26th, the wind finally swings to a lighter N and turns cross-offshore, which is clean. The swell is up to 8ft from the NNE (combined energy of 622), and the data finally calls it “marginal” instead of “poor”. But that’s a 1 out of 10, not a green light. That’s a lot of water moving for a break that’s known to be inconsistent. The 7-second period is short and messy, and at 8ft, that’s a big, powerful wave for a reef. This is not a beginner’s wave; it’s an expert-only situation on a rare break. To be honest, that setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
So, what’s the call? I’d take a break. The whole 16 days are a gap. Arrieta is an inconsistent reef, so a blank run like this is more normal for the area. But forecasts can change, and it usually doesn’t stay this flat for long. Keep an eye on the last weekend of July, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 190 | 161 | 111 | 86 | 59 | 51 | 46 | 60 | 97 | 170 | 237 | 277 | 440 | 452 | 455 | 546 | 493 | 417 | 363 | 363 | 321 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 5:54AM2.14m | 6:11PM2.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:48AM0.41m | 00:27AM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | N 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 190 | 161 | 111 | 86 | 59 | 51 | 22 | 30 | 14 | 21 | 32 | 30 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | W 13 | NW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 29 | 18 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | N 7 | — | NW 11 | WNW 7 | — | N 8 | W 7 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | — | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 46 | 60 | 97 | 170 | 237 | 277 | 440 | 452 | 455 | 546 | 493 | 417 | 363 | 363 | 321 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 45 | 46 | 16 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 329 | 345 | 340 | 387 | 265 | 341 | 265 | 265 | 329 | 239 | 340 | 46 |
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