Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
23.6°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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with 823 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with N swell.

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 (Sep 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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 this little corner of the coast.

Straight up, it’s a tough start. For the first many days, the swell is messy and the wind is just too strong from the north, creating lumpy, cross-shore chop. The good news is we’ve got a window of cleaner conditions later on, but we have to be patient. The real standout looks to be around the 14th and 15th of September.

The first sniff of anything worth paddling for comes on Friday, September 4th, with surfable but very ordinary conditions. It’s small, only 3ft to 4ft from the north, with a short period of 7 seconds, and the energy is weak (121–148). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, keeping it clean, but it’s just not enough to get excited about. That pattern of small, weak swell and clean but low-energy surf continues into the weekend and the next week.

The real wait is for Monday, September 14th. That morning, we finally see the swell push up to 6ft from the north, with a period of 8 seconds, delivering moderate energy (471). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, making for clean conditions. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual. This is a solid option for the more experienced surfer, as that 6ft is pushing into the zone where beginners might find it a bit much. The afternoon sees a bit more size at 7ft, but the forecast flags some questionable tide issues, so the morning session is the pick.

Tuesday, September 15th, keeps the momentum going. The morning offers 6ft from the north-northeast, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. The energy is still moderate (517). It’s a consistent, rideable wave, but the crowds are possible at Arrieta (Lanzarote), as it’s a known reef break that can get busy. The swell direction is not quite matching the optimum swell direction from the north, but it’s close enough to work.

After that, the energy drops off again into the second week, with smaller, cleaner swell but nothing that really stands out. The 17th of September shows a spike in period (12 seconds) from the west-northwest, but the swell height is only 3ft, so it’s a long period groundswell that won’t pack much punch for this spot.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The best of the 16 days is the morning of Monday, September 14th, with Tuesday, September 15th morning as a close second. Get out there then if you can.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue night, light winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:16AM2.23m
5:36PM2.19m
6:02AM2.08m
6:31PM1.99m
7:04AM1.93m
7:48PM1.81m
8:32AM1.85m
9:32PM1.75m
10:11AM1.92m
11:04PM1.87m
11:28AM2.11m
00:09AM2.05m
12:25PM2.34m
00:58AM2.24m
Low Tide
11:18AM0.37m
11:43PM0.44m
12:09PM0.53m
00:37AM0.62m
1:19PM0.69m
1:56AM0.78m
3:02PM0.75m
3:42AM0.81m
4:46PM0.64m
5:11AM0.68m
5:57PM0.43m
6:11AM0.49m
6:48PM0.23m
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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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