Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
23.3° C
1.2° 

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


Arrieta surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 317 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Arrieta. I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for decent surf. We start now and right through to the end of the period, the conditions are just not cooperating for a proper paddle session. The forecasts are all pointing to poor surf, with scores of zero across the board until the very last couple of days. That’s a long, dusty gap.

The main problem is the wind. It’s blowing from the NNE, which is a cross or cross-off shore, but it's a strong breeze – 12 to 22 mph most days. That’s creating lumpy, chopped-up faces or clean but gutless waves. The swell is mostly short-period windswell coming from the NNE, between 6 and 9 seconds. The period does creep up a bit in the second week, but it's still nothing special. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate for most of the run, with values under 500, and often much lower. For example, Monday morning sees 6 ft at 7 seconds from the NNE, but with a fresh cross-shore wind and energy at 318, it’s a messy, blown-out scene. The water temp sits at 74°F, about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a small comfort, but not enough to tempt you in.

Now, for the last few days there’s a tiny glimmer. On Sunday the 23rd, the comment changes to "marginal surf forecast" – a score of 1 – and the swell picks up to 6 ft from the NNE, with period stretching to 8 seconds, and energy climbing to 445. The wind turns cross-off, so the surface could be clean. On the Monday the 24th, it’s a similar story: 7 ft from the NE, 8 seconds, energy at 487, and clean conditions in the morning. At this stage, if you’re desperate and an expert, you could maybe find something rideable, but it won't be good. But hold on, the Tuesday the 25th sees a big jump: 8 ft from the NE, 8 seconds, and energy at 825, which is solid. The wind, however, is a fresh cross-shore, so it’ll be lumpy again. With that size – over 8 ft – it’s only for experts. Honestly, even then, the comments still say "poor surf conditions." The setup is more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers those days, given the strong, consistent wind and chunky swell.

So, for the entire 16 days? There is no standout. No day worth highlighting as the best on offer. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s a pretty normal pattern. Keep an eye on the forecasts, things can change, but right now, leave the boards at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
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(10 max)
0
0
0
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.4
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
0.4
NW
10
0.5
NW
9
1.4
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
7
1
NNE
8
1
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
285
210
142
119
93
25
41
142
161
210
216
216
255
270
276
301
252
214
135
120
154
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
30
N
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
25
N
20
N
25
N
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:34PM2.30m
1:08AM2.23m
1:25PM2.51m
1:56AM2.36m
2:11PM2.67m
2:40AM2.45m
2:54PM2.76m
3:20AM2.47m
3:34PM2.75m
3:59AM2.44m
4:13PM2.66m
4:36AM2.36m
4:51PM2.49m
Low Tide
6:55PM0.26m
7:09AM0.31m
7:45PM0.08m
7:55AM0.17m
8:30PM-0.04m
8:37AM0.08m
9:11PM-0.08m
9:17AM0.06m
9:49PM-0.04m
9:55AM0.10m
10:26PM0.07m
10:33AM0.20m
11:01PM0.23m
clear
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7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:37
8:37
8:37
8:36
8:35
8:34
8:32
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Temp °C
21
22
21
21
22
21
21
22
21
21
22
21
22
22
21
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23
23
23
Feels °C
18
20
19
18
20
20
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20
20
19
21
20
19
20
21
20
21
22
21
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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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