Arrieta surf break

Arrieta surfForecast / Lanzarote / Spain

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 WEST
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Arrieta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
19.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 21st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 21st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 17th May)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue morning, light winds from the NNW by Thu morning).

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
N
8
1.9
N
8
2.2
N
10
2.3
N
9
2.2
N
9
2.1
N
9
2.1
NNE
8
1.8
NNE
8
1.9
NNE
7
1.9
NNE
8
2
NNE
8
1.7
NNE
7
0.8
NW
16
1.2
NW
14
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
491
481
891
885
818
668
520
395
326
422
439
327
287
526
528
344
268
194
258
294
263
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
35
NNE
40
NNE
35
NNE
35
N
35
N
30
NNE
35
N
35
NNE
35
NNE
30
NNE
25
N
20
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NNW
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:58PM2.56m
2:21AM2.54m
2:43PM2.60m
3:09AM2.50m
3:29PM2.59m
3:59AM2.39m
4:18PM2.52m
4:53AM2.24m
5:12PM2.41m
5:51AM2.07m
6:11PM2.28m
6:56AM1.92m
7:17PM2.16m
Low Tide
8:07PM0.03m
8:27AM0.03m
8:54PM-0.01m
9:12AM0.09m
9:43PM0.02m
9:59AM0.20m
10:36PM0.12m
10:49AM0.34m
11:33PM0.26m
11:44AM0.50m
00:38AM0.41m
12:48PM0.64m
1:51AM0.52m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:00
7:00
6:58
6:58
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:39
8:40
8:40
8:42
Temp °C
19
19
18
18
18
18
18
18
17
17
18
17
19
20
18
19
21
20
20
22
21
14
14
13
13
12
13
13
12
11
12
13
13
17
18
17
20
20
20
21
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
N
13
1
N
11
0.1
NW
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
S
17
0.1
NW
18
0.4
NW
16
0.6
NNW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.8
NW
16
1.3
NNE
7
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
0.9
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
202
255
3
1
6
12
62
138
175
147
137
92
287
183
528
344
268
194
258
294
263
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.7
NW
10
1.2
NW
14
0.5
NW
12
0.2
NNW
15
0.4
NW
11
0.1
S
14
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.6
NE
7
Energy kJ
7
8
5
10
8
29
104
526
73
21
31
4
8
23
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
15
0.1
S
12
0.3
NE
9
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
94
7
21
3
12
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
N
8
1.9
N
8
2.2
N
10
2.3
N
9
2.2
N
9
2.1
N
9
2.1
NNE
8
1.8
NNE
8
1.9
NNE
7
1.9
NNE
8
2
NNE
8
1.7
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
6
0.7
N
6
0.9
N
5
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
Energy kJ
491
481
891
885
818
668
520
395
326
422
439
327
229
102
62
34
43
52
56
68
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
340
239
340
260
239
260
260
239
260
239
260
46
46
4
15
0
0
15
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Lanzarote
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Africa)
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
4
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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.

Arrieta is 12 km (7 miles) from Teguise. If you plan a holiday in Lanzarote, look for hotels and other accommodation in Teguise. Teguise has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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