
Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, N swell with 515 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10AM. 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's talk about what we've got lined up for Arrieta over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, I'll be honest with you – this is a tricky stretch. The forecast is showing a whole lot of "poor surf conditions" with scores of zero, so we're really hunting for the few moments that might be worth a paddle. The water here is sitting at 75°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a nice little bonus when you're waiting for a set.
The first real chance of anything surfable doesn't come around until Sunday, September 13th. That's a solid week of nothing much happening. The swell is small and mostly short-period, so the energy is weak. From the 5th through to the 12th, the wind is howling from the north and north-northeast at 15 to 22 mph, making a mess of things. The wave heights are around 5ft to 7ft, but with a terrible period of 6 to 8 seconds, it's just lumpy and blown-out. The combined energy reads between 215 and 554 (moderate to strong), but without the right wind, it's a write-off for a paddle. Honestly, for a beach-and-reef setup like this, with that much wind, it might be more interesting for a kite surfer than a regular surfer.
Now, the standout – and I mean the *only* real standout – is the morning of Sunday, September 13th. The wind swings around to the south at just 3 mph, going glassy. That's a major positive. The swell is a modest 4ft from the north with an 8-second period, which is short-period but directional. The combined energy is 265 (moderate). It's not going to be pumping, and it's described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," but with that glassy surface, you'll get the cleanest wave of the entire forecast. The wave will be a bit fat and weak, but it's the only time you won't be fighting the wind. Arrieta is a reef break that's sheltered and inconsistent, so don't expect a crowd, but it's a spot that needs a bit of luck to fire. This is your window.
For the rest of the second week, from the 14th onwards, we see a few more days with "surfable waves" but very ordinary conditions. Swell sizes drop from 5ft down to 1ft by the 16th, and the energy tank falls to 67 (weak). The 19th and 20th of September offer some glimmers, with the wind going offshore or glassy on the 20th morning, but the swell is small (5ft from the north-northeast, 7-second period) and the energy is only around 200 (moderate). It's clean, but don't expect much push. The 20th morning with glassy conditions and a 5ft swell might be the second-best option, but it's still a long way off and not a definite winner.
So, bottom line: if you're keen, mark your calendar for the morning of Sunday, September 13th. The glassy wind and that little north swell are your best bet. Otherwise, it's a lot of waiting for not much reward. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's a lean run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 12 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | 29 | 27 | 167 | 173 | 178 | 161 | 168 | 212 | 239 | 277 | 259 | 327 | 305 | 310 | 270 | 217 | 239 | 247 | 323 | 398 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:32PM1.75m | 10:11AM1.92m | 11:04PM1.87m | 11:28AM2.11m | 00:09AM2.05m | 12:25PM2.34m | 00:58AM2.24m | 1:12PM2.54m | 1:40AM2.38m | 1:53PM2.67m | 2:18AM2.48m | 2:31PM2.72m | 2:54AM2.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:02PM0.75m | 3:42AM0.81m | 4:46PM0.64m | 5:11AM0.68m | 5:57PM0.43m | 6:11AM0.49m | 6:48PM0.23m | 6:58AM0.31m | 7:31PM0.07m | 7:39AM0.16m | 8:09PM-0.03m | 8:17AM0.07m | 8:44PM-0.05m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NE 6 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 7 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNE 7 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 12 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 |
29 | 14 | 27 | 18 | 34 | 135 | 161 | 98 | 212 | 164 | 116 | 259 | 98 | 73 | 86 | 53 | 27 | 89 | 141 | 91 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NW 9 | N 8 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 10 | N 10 | NW 10 | — | — | N 18 | N 16 | N 15 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 11 |
2 | 29 | 1 | 25 | 72 | 34 | 73 | 111 | 169 | 10 | 8 | 112 | — | — | 6 | 20 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 19 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 11 | N 11 | NW 14 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | NNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 | NNW 12 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | 3 | 33 | 25 | 47 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 |
105 | 83 | 118 | 167 | 173 | 178 | 156 | 168 | — | 239 | 277 | — | 327 | 305 | 310 | 270 | 217 | 239 | 247 | 323 | 398 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 329 | 530 | 358 | 329 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 340 | 340 | 340 | 239 | 345 | 239 | 239 | 324 |
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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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