
Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, N swell with 403 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’m calling it straight from here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming.
Alright, the only spot that’s shown up in the forecast is Arrieta—a sheltered, inconsistent reef break that needs a specific northerly swell to fire. And for most of the next 16 days, it’s just not happening. We’ve got a long dry spell from now through to mid-September. From the 4th all the way to the afternoon of the 16th, the system keeps calling it “poor surf conditions,” scoring zero. That’s a solid stretch of nothing, so don’t bother waxing up until the back half of the window.
The first hint of life shows late on the 17th. That Thursday morning bumps up to a marginal call (score 1) with swell around 8 ft from the NE, period 8 seconds, and combined energy hitting a strong 820. Winds are cross-off from the NNW at 16 mph, so it’ll be clean on the face. That’s a chunky, expert-only wave—over 8 ft for a short period, so it’ll be a grunty, lumpy set. Arrieta can handle that direction if it’s from the north, but the NE angle might leave it a bit walled. Still, for a break that’s usually inconsistent, this is a true standout.
Friday the 18th morning carries that marginal vibe—6 ft, NNE, period 7 seconds, combined energy 407. Winds stay cross-off from the N at 12 mph, so it’s clean but still a bit ropy. Not a classic, but if you’re chasing anything, this is the second best.
Then come the 19th, Saturday morning, we see “surfable but very ordinary conditions” with 3 ft from the N, 6-second period, and light offshore from the NNW at 6 mph. Combined energy is weak at 174, so it’s a tiny, wobbly wave—fine for a longboard or a beginner session. The afternoon gets a bit more size at 4 ft but a cross-shore wind kicks in, so it loses that glassy finish.
Overall, the best of the whole outlook is Thursday the 17th morning. That’s where the size and combo of clean wind make Arrieta look interesting, but it’s a rare swell for a break that rarely breaks, so it’s a gamble.
Stay safe, check the tides, and I’ll catch you down the line.
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 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon 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 | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNW 12 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 |
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29 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 155 | 200 | 161 | 166 | 181 | 203 | 239 | 245 | 276 | 259 | 261 | 233 | 176 | 141 | 299 | 174 | 403 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:32AM1.85m | 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 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 7 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 |
29 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 34 | 135 | 161 | 98 | 181 | 134 | 121 | 117 | 120 | 73 | 68 | 58 | 38 | 128 | 299 | 174 | 403 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NW 9 | N 8 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NW 8 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | NNW 10 | N 10 | — | NW 10 | — | N 18 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | W 7 | NNW 10 | NE 7 |
2 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 72 | 34 | 73 | 82 | 167 | 19 | 8 | — | 98 | — | 6 | 29 | 43 | 86 | 1 | 52 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 11 | N 11 | NW 14 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | N 18 | N 16 | N 15 | NW 7 | — | W 7 | NW 11 |
— | — | — | 5 | 3 | 33 | 25 | 19 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 20 | 69 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 7 | — |
80 | 101 | 137 | 184 | 155 | 200 | 160 | 166 | — | 203 | 239 | 245 | 276 | 259 | 261 | 233 | 176 | 141 | 115 | 107 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 329 | 329 | 530 | 364 | 269 | 345 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 42 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 340 | 46 | 46 | 269 | 239 |
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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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