Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look at the skinny on Arrieta.

Truth is, this forecast is a tough one. For the next 16 days, the surf is mostly blown out or just lacking any punch. There's a lot of strong north wind, and although we get a clean cross-off breeze many mornings, the waves themselves are rubbish. The swell energy bounces around moderate levels (200s to 300s on the scale), but the period is short, mostly 7 to 8 seconds, meaning weak, wind-ruffled surf.

I seriously can't pick a true standout. The best chance to get wet is on Sunday, August 2nd. By the afternoon, the wind drops to a light breeze from the northwest, the conditions clean up, and there's a 1.3m swell from the north. The combined energy is only 213 (weak to moderate), but it's the only time the report calls it "surfable". That's your window if you're keen. The water temp is about average for the time of year, around 72°F.

For the rest of the run, it’s a mixed bag of moderate to fresh north winds, either cross-off or cross-shore. The swell stays short-period, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, so no power. On July 25th and 26th, there's 2.5m of swell, but it's under 40 km/h cross-shore winds – that's a washing machine, and to be honest, it looks better for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The energy is high, 833 to 920 (moderate), but with that wind and short period, it's just messy.

From July 29th through the first week of August, the swell stays small, mostly 1.2m to 1.8m, with a few clean mornings but very weak waves. None of it scores above a 1 out of 10. There's a slight uptick around August 7th and 8th. On the 7th, we see a 1.8m north swell with clean conditions, energy at 467 (moderate). Then on the 8th, a longer period 10-second swell from the NNW arrives, but only 1m to 1.2m. The energy is 323 (moderate), but the wind turns cross-shore in the afternoon. These long-range calls are always a little less certain.

So, bottom line: it’s a dry spell for Arrieta. No good options in the next 16 days. A blank run like this isn't unusual for the area. If you're determined, aim for Sunday, August 2nd, otherwise, just sit this one out.

Rusty, signing off.

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