Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, N swell with 455 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
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 coming our way for Arrieta over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, there’s a stretch of nothing worthwhile. We start on Wednesday the 12th of August with clean, clear skies but that wind is howling at 19 mph from the NNE and the swell is short period, under 8 seconds. The whole opening week is a bit of a rough hand. It’s not until Monday the 17th that we see any kind of glimmer, with the wave energy climbing into three digits (414) but still not enough to get excited about.
The Real Story
Honestly, the standout here is *not* in the first week. The middle of the second week sees the energy ramping up properly. For a break that is known for being inconsistent and sheltered, it needs a specific window. The overall pattern is a slow build.
The Best On Offer
Keep your eyes on Saturday the 22nd of August for the best of the run. By Saturday afternoon, we’ve got a clean, moderate breeze from the north kicking some cross-offshore wind, wave energy hitting a 644 – that’s very solid, strong energy for this spot. Swell is 6 ft from the north with a period of 10 seconds, so it’s got some good shape and lines.
But here’s the catch – this is a reef break, and with the swell direction coming from the north, that’s right in line with what this spot wants. It’s not beginner territory at that size and power. Also, because it’s a reef and the period is decent, not overly long, you’ll get well-shaped waves. It’s not going to be a peaky mess. For a spot that rarely breaks… this is a gift. Head there if you’ve got the skills.
The Rest
Sunday the 23rd stays clean and punchy with 6 ft from north, energy at 576, still good. That Monday and Tuesday (24th and 25th) start sliding downhill with the wind turning more cross-shore and lumping up the surface. The crowds at Arrieta can be *sometimes* a factor, so get in early.
In Summary
It is a rough first week, but that second week delivers a few days of proper, clean north swell for the experts. Don’t waste the afternoon of Saturday 22nd and the morning of Sunday 23rd.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 41 | 123 | 161 | 172 | 192 | 223 | 268 | 254 | 310 | 328 | 337 | 259 | 292 | 324 | 256 | 390 | 417 | 445 | 373 | 325 | 280 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 5:13AM2.23m | 5:29PM2.27m | 5:51AM2.08m | 6:09PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:11AM0.34m | 11:36PM0.41m | 11:50AM0.52m | 00:13AM0.61m | |||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 41 | 56 | 94 | 86 | 73 | 54 | 39 | 35 | 68 | 50 | 68 | 35 | 33 | 47 | 256 | 390 | 417 | 445 | 373 | 325 | 280 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | N 10 | NW 11 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 33 | 49 | 42 | 37 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 29 | 8 | 30 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 95 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 11 | — | — | N 13 | NW 13 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 15 | S 14 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 12 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 122 | 123 | 161 | 172 | 192 | 223 | 268 | 254 | 310 | 328 | 337 | 259 | 292 | 324 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 340 | 340 | 340 | 46 | 340 | 46 | 46 | 341 | 345 | 265 | 239 | 260 | 239 | 260 | 46 | 46 | 15 | 15 | 42 | 0 | 4 |
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