Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
23.0° C
1.1° 

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


Arrieta surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NE swell with 786 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 6th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, this is Rusty, and I’m gonna be straight with you. For the next 16 days, Arrieta is a tough watch. The swell is there, but it’s rough. We’ve got moderate to strong wave energy coming in (827 at its peak) but it's all wrapped up in the wrong wind. The forecast is pretty much a write-off for decent paddle surfing.

Right now, starting Thursday August 6th, we’ve got a solid 8ft of swell from the NE, but it’s hammered by a fresh cross-shore wind. It’s lumpy, messy, and just not worth it. This continues right through the first week. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there, but that’s the only good news.

Friday the 7th through Sunday the 9th, the swell drops a bit, hanging around 6ft to 7ft, and the wind turns slightly cross-offshore. That cleans things up, but the period is short (7-8 seconds) so the waves are weak and crumbly. The energy drops to around 400-600, still not enough to overcome the fact that it’s a short, wind-swell mess. The swell is coming from the NNE, but the optimum for this reef is from the N, so it’s never really lining up.

The second week doesn’t get much better. From Monday the 10th to Wednesday the 19th, it’s a rinse and repeat of cross-shore winds and short-period swell. There are pockets of cleaner conditions when the wind goes cross-off, but the surf quality is still rated as poor. The swell height bounces between 4ft and 7ft, but with that period stuck under 8 seconds, it’s just not gonna hold up.

A couple of days stand out, but only just. On Thursday August 20th, we see the period jump to 10 seconds, and the swell direction is finally from the N. The height is small at 5ft, but that longer period brings a bit more shape. The wind is moderate cross-shore, so it’s not glassy, but it’s the best looking session in the whole run. Friday August 21st is similar, with a 9-second period and clean cross-off wind in the morning, but again, the energy is only moderate (370).

Overall, this is a long, frustrating stretch. There’s nothing here that’s a standout. The swell is too short-period and the wind is constantly onshore or cross-shore. For a reef break that needs the right direction and clean conditions, this is a total pass. If you’re a kiter, though, that fresh cross-shore breeze and 7ft+ swell might look fun. For the rest of us, save your energy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
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Monday
10
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
2.4
NE
8
2.4
NNE
8
2.1
NNE
8
2
NNE
8
2.2
NNE
8
2.1
NNE
8
2.2
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2.1
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2
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7
1.9
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2.2
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1.8
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1.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
786
732
487
439
539
494
600
549
414
387
390
346
432
435
384
503
435
306
262
229
207
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
35
NNE
30
N
30
N
35
N
30
N
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Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
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High Tide
7:30AM1.93m
8:00PM1.92m
8:47AM1.88m
9:29PM1.85m
10:15AM1.93m
10:59PM1.91m
11:32AM2.08m
00:11AM2.06m
12:34PM2.30m
1:08AM2.23m
1:25PM2.51m
1:56AM2.36m
2:11PM2.67m
2:40AM2.45m
Low Tide
1:36PM0.68m
2:16AM0.67m
3:02PM0.72m
3:45AM0.71m
4:38PM0.65m
5:10AM0.62m
5:55PM0.47m
6:16AM0.47m
6:55PM0.26m
7:09AM0.31m
7:45PM0.08m
7:55AM0.17m
8:30PM-0.04m
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7:16
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7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:42
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Temp °C
22
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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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