Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 559 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM. 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Arrieta. This is a reef break, and it’s an inconsistent one – only breaks sometimes. So right off the bat, you’re rolling the dice on it working.
For the next couple of weeks, the story is pretty grim. From Wednesday the 15th right through to the morning of Wednesday the 30th, every single session is marked as poor surf conditions. That is a long stretch of nothing, about a full two weeks of flat or messy offerings.
The main problem is the wind. A strong, consistent northerly breeze is hammering this place, often cross or cross-off, with speeds hitting 25 mph or more. That’s gonna put a serious chop on the surface, making it ugly even when there’s a bit of height. The swell direction is also a mismatch – this spot needs a northerly optimum, but it’s getting a lot of NNE and NE windswell with a short period of 5 to 9 seconds. Combined swell energy (110 to 990) starts weak and gets moderate, but with that wind, the wave comment is clear: poor surf conditions.
Now, there’s a light at the very end of the tunnel. The last two sessions listed, Thursday the 30th, finally show a “marginal” call. By Thursday morning, we’ve got a moderate northerly breeze at 15 mph turning cross-off, with a 8 ft swell from NNE and a period climbing to 8 seconds. Energy is strong at 861. The wind state says “clean,” which is a major positive. This is your best shot. The swell is over 8 ft, so this is definitely for experienced surfers only. Too big and powerful for beginners. And remember, it’s inconsistent, so you could be waiting a while for a set. Water temp is sitting at 73.4°, which is about a touch warmer than normal for here – it actually feels noticeably warmer than average.
So, here’s the deal: the entire first two weeks are a bust. Don’t even think about it. But if you’re an advanced surfer and you’re willing to gamble on an inconsistent reef break that might finally fire up, keep an eye on Thursday the 30th. The promise is there, but it’s a late call and far out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 48 | 84 | 128 | 199 | 220 | 321 | 349 | 352 | 441 | 382 | 310 | 363 | 363 | 390 | 557 | 539 | 525 | 507 | 474 | 375 | 387 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:41AM2.41m | 3:57PM2.71m | 4:26AM2.36m | 4:41PM2.64m | 5:10AM2.26m | 5:26PM2.50m | 5:54AM2.14m | 6:11PM2.31m | 6:40AM2.01m | 6:58PM2.10m | 7:31AM1.89m | 7:52PM1.90m | 8:30AM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:35PM0.57m | 1:13AM0.59m | 1:29PM0.72m | 2:05AM0.74m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 |
 | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | 8:51 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 31 | 21 | 16 | 31 | 30 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | W 11 | NW 10 | W 7 | — | N 11 | — | W 13 | NW 9 | — | W 9 | NW 8 | — |
| kJ | 28 | 18 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 8 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 48 | 84 | 128 | 199 | 220 | 321 | 349 | 352 | 441 | 382 | 310 | 363 | 363 | 390 | 557 | 539 | 525 | 507 | 474 | 375 | 387 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 345 | 265 | 269 | 239 | 269 | 239 | 239 | 265 | 265 | 340 | 265 | 265 | 340 | 336 | 239 | 265 | 269 | 239 |
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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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