Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
23.9°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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with 578 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let me be straight with you – this Arrieta forecast is a tough one to read. For a spot that’s a sheltered reef and needs the right angle, the next couple of weeks look mostly like a write-off for any decent paddle surfing.

The first surf we can even talk about doesn’t show up until the 13th of September, so we’re looking at a solid 11-day gap of nothing but poor surf conditions and fresh cross-shore winds. For the first few days, the ocean is messy with lumpy chop and not a single rideable wave in sight. It’s just one of those stretches where the ocean is ugly.

Finally, on Sunday the 13th, things get a little interesting. The morning brings a small 4ft swell from the NNE with a short period of 6 seconds, but the wind goes light offshore from the NW. That’s a big positive because this reef will clean right up. Then the afternoon gets proper weird – a 2ft swell from the NNW, but with a period jumping to a very long 16 seconds. That’s a groundswell with serious energy (372 in the combined swell energy), but for a beach break that’d be tricky. Since Arrieta is a reef, and the wind is offshore from the WNW, those long lines might actually wrap in nicely. It’s not big, but it’s clean and the wave quality should be way better than what we’ve seen. This is the standout of the whole outlook.

The Monday the 14th is probably the pick for a relaxed session. Swell drops to about 3ft from the NNW, still with that long 12-second period, but the wind goes completely glassy in the morning and stays calm in the afternoon. That’s about as perfect as conditions get for a small wave – just you and the ocean. Water temp is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

Beyond that, the 15th and 16th are back to messy cross-shore winds or small, poor-quality waves. There’s a bit of energy on the 16th morning (691 in combined swell energy), but with a stiff cross-breeze it’s just not going to be any good for a surfer. Honestly, if you’re desperate for a wave, focus on that Sunday afternoon through Monday window. Even then, keep expectations low – it’s inconsistent and rarely breaks properly here, so when it does line up, it’s a treat, but don’t bet the farm on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

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Energy kJ
650
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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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