
Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 438 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM. 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next couple of weeks are looking like a bit of a grind for Arrieta. We’ve got swell, sure, but it’s coming from the wrong direction and the wind is just not playing ball. This is a spot that loves a clean offshore, but we’re stuck with a stiff northerly breeze that’s blowing cross-off or worse, straight cross-shore, most of the time. It’s a real shame because the water temperature is about average for this time of year, so that’s not the issue.
The pattern starts Friday morning, August 7th, with a 5.6 ft swell from the NNE at a short, punchy 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 430, but the wind is a 16 mph cross-off, which is keeping the surface clean but the wave quality is just poor. The swell keeps bumping up and down, hovering between 4.9 ft and 6.6 ft through the weekend and into the next week, all from that same unfavourable NNE direction. The period stays short, mostly between 6 and 8 seconds, meaning it’s just wind-slop without much power. The energy readings stay in the moderate range, hitting a high of 468 on Saturday morning, August 8th, but it’s all for nothing with the wind.
We hit a real low point around Tuesday, August 11th, when the wind swings fully cross-shore at 22 mph, adding a lumpy cross-chop to the mix. The swell drops a little, but the conditions are just messy. This continues for days. The swell does eventually shift to a more northerly direction around August 19th, and the period stretches out to a slightly better 9 seconds, but the wind is still a problem. The energy spikes to 501 on the afternoon of August 20th, which is the strongest it gets, but it’s still not the right angle for this break.
The only glimmer of hope is the very end of the run. On Friday morning, August 21st, the wind finally drops to a manageable 12 mph, still cross-off but lighter. The swell is 5.2 ft from the north at 9 seconds, and the energy is at 440. The forecast even gives it a “1” for marginal surf, which is the best we’ll see. That’s your best window, but it’s not a standout. It’s a long wait for a barely-passable session.
Overall, this is a tough stretch. For a reef break that’s inconsistent and sheltered, we need the stars to align, and right now, they just aren’t. The wind is too strong, and the swell is from the wrong direction. It’s a blank run of over two weeks where I wouldn’t bother paddling out. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d save the wax.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
320 | 411 | 355 | 438 | 397 | 335 | 366 | 363 | 312 | 369 | 334 | 285 | 247 | 189 | 167 | 160 | 156 | 167 | 146 | 151 | 167 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 2:54PM2.76m | 3:20AM2.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:37AM0.08m | 9:11PM-0.08m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
78 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 35 | 5 | 10 | 33 | 20 | 42 | 55 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 48 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | NNW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 11 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 |
32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | NW 11 | — | N 15 | NW 7 | NNW 13 | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | 4 | 2 | 34 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
320 | 411 | 355 | 438 | 397 | 335 | 366 | 363 | 312 | 369 | 334 | 285 | 247 | 189 | 167 | 160 | 156 | 167 | 146 | 151 | 167 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 269 | 269 | 239 | 269 | 46 | 269 | 345 | 269 | 387 | 525 | 341 | 269 | 518 | 269 | 239 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 |
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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).
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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