Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NNE swell with 1,426 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
We’re looking at Arrieta, a reef break that’s got the right direction for swell but is mostly a tough call for the next two weeks. For the first week, the wind is cranking – strong breezes from the north and north-northeast, blowing cross or cross-off, and it’s just too much. The swell is hanging around 6 ft to 8 ft, but it’s short-period, between 7 and 8 seconds, so it’s all chop and no shape. The combined energy is moderate (382 to 662), but the conditions are consistently poor. That’s a rough stretch.
There’s a slight tease on the morning of Monday, 27 July. The wind backs off a bit to 19 mph, and the swell is a solid 10 ft from the north-northeast, with a period of 9 seconds. Water temp is around average for the time of year, so no wild surprises there. The wave energy jumps to very strong (1403), but the surf is still only marginal, with cloudy skies and a fresh breeze. It’s a step up, but not a standout.
The real standout, if you’re after something bigger, is the window from Monday, 3 August to Tuesday, 4 August. On Monday, 3 August, afternoon sees an 12 ft swell from the north-northeast, with a 9-second period, and a fresh cross-off wind. The wave energy is roaring at 1664. Tuesday, 4 August, keeps that 10 ft swell pounding with a fresh breeze, and the energy is even higher at 1691. This is big, expert-level surf – over 8 ft, so only for the experienced. The direction is solid, and the reef setup should handle that longer-period swell (9 seconds isn’t super long, but it’s got grunt). That said, Arrieta is inconsistent and sheltered, so don’t expect it to be pumping every day. The crowds are possible, but on a Tuesday, you might have a bit more room.
In between, from 28 July to 2 August, the swell drops back to 5 ft to 7 ft, with moderate breezes and clean conditions, but the surf is still poor to marginal. Not a lot of juice.
Overall, the first week is a wash. The second week, especially the 3rd and 4th of August, is where the real energy shows up, but it’s a big, powerful swell for experts only. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath for clean, easy waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 649 | 622 | 487 | 531 | 469 | 415 | 355 | 365 | 371 | 414 | 469 | 526 | 636 | 744 | 844 | 1233 | 1156 | 1252 | 1426 | 1296 | 1077 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:40AM2.01m | 6:58PM2.10m | 7:31AM1.89m | 7:52PM1.90m | 8:30AM1.79m | 8:58PM1.75m | 9:40AM1.75m | 10:16PM1.68m | 10:53AM1.78m | 11:28PM1.71m | 11:55AM1.87m | 00:25AM1.80m | 12:44PM1.99m | 1:09AM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:35PM0.57m | 1:13AM0.59m | 1:29PM0.72m | 2:05AM0.74m | 2:36PM0.83m | 3:10AM0.84m | 3:58PM0.87m | 4:25AM0.86m | 5:15PM0.82m | 5:32AM0.81m | 6:15PM0.72m | 6:25AM0.71m | 7:00PM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 13 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 10 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 649 | 622 | 487 | 531 | 469 | 415 | 355 | 365 | 371 | 414 | 469 | 526 | 636 | 744 | 844 | 1233 | 1156 | 1252 | 1426 | 1296 | 1077 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 340 | 340 | 336 | 265 | 265 | 329 | 269 | 340 | 383 | 329 | 340 | 383 | 383 | 340 | 345 | 341 | 341 | 345 | 341 | 341 | 345 |
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