Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
23.5° C
1.4° 

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


Arrieta surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 574 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 25th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 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. We’ve got Arrieta on the table for the next 16 days, and I gotta be honest with you – it’s a rough stretch. This is a sheltered reef break that’s inconsistent at the best of times, and the wind gods are not playing nice.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a long, bleak gap with no real surf on offer. From Wednesday the 19th of August all the way through to the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September, conditions are just plain poor. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, blowing at 9 to 25 mph, and the swell is a mixed bag of short-period, messy lines. The combined energy sits between 147 and 984, which is weak to moderate energy, but it doesn’t matter because the wind is ruining everything. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The only faint glimmer in the whole window shows up on the morning of Wednesday the 2nd of September. We see a 7ft swell from the north, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 1644. The wind is still a cross-shore moderate breeze at 16 mph, but it’s the best we’ve got. This long-period north swell will have some push, but at a reef like Arrieta, that long period can mean the waves might set up a bit too straight for a perfect peak. It’s a marginal call, only for the advanced crew, and the crowds are likely to be around given the lack of other options. If you’re a beginner, stay out of the water – that 7ft is too much.

Honestly, this is a write-off for most of the 16 days. The combo of persistent cross-wind and an inconsistent break means you’re better off waiting for the next forecast update. Things can’t stay this poor forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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Monday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:32AM1.92m
6:55PM1.81m
7:24AM1.77m
8:00PM1.63m
8:42AM1.66m
9:38PM1.55m
10:21AM1.67m
11:10PM1.61m
11:36AM1.80m
00:09AM1.75m
12:25PM1.96m
00:50AM1.90m
1:03PM2.14m
1:25AM2.05m
Low Tide
12:35PM0.70m
00:57AM0.79m
1:35PM0.86m
2:02AM0.94m
3:10PM0.96m
3:43AM0.99m
4:55PM0.91m
5:13AM0.90m
6:00PM0.77m
6:08AM0.76m
6:43PM0.61m
6:48AM0.60m
7:18PM0.45m
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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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