
Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 346 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, checking in on the Arrieta surf outlook for the next 16 days. Let me tell you, it’s a bit of a rough stretch ahead for this spot. Arrieta is a sheltered reef break, inconsistent as they come, and the wave energy through most of this period is just not delivering the goods. We’re looking at a real waiting game here.
The first potential session isn’t until Saturday, the 22nd of August. That’s a good long gap from now with nothing worth paddling out for. For almost two weeks, the wind is mostly cross or cross-off, but the swell energy is a mix of weak and moderate, never lining up right. The swell direction comes mainly from the NNE, but Arrieta needs that optimum N direction to really work. The periods are short, under 8 seconds, so it’s all windswell without much punch.
Now, Saturday the 22nd of August finally gives us something to talk about. The afternoon shows Arrieta catching a 5ft swell from the NNE. The combined swell energy is a moderate 237, and the wind is light from the north at 15 mph, giving us a clean, cross-off setup. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The conditions will be clean, but the quality isn't there for a standout.
Sunday the 23rd of August morning is similar, with 5ft of north swell, but the energy bumps up to 363. Still, it’s only rated as very ordinary. The wind stays light from the north, so it’ll be clean again, just not great.
When you look at the whole forecast, the only real standout is that Saturday/Sunday window at the end. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal at 74°F in the first record, but that’s about average for the time of year overall. The Sunday afternoon on the 23rd actually sees a long-period groundswell from the WNW at 17 seconds, creating a very strong energy reading of 384, but the swell height is only 2ft. That long period will make it fat and weak on a sheltered reef, so it’s not the wave you’re hoping for.
This is a long, lean spell for Arrieta. It’s a break that rarely turns on, and this forecast sadly reflects that. The best of a bad bunch is the afternoon of Saturday the 22nd and the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August – just don’t expect any fireworks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNE 6 | NW 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 |
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123 | 96 | 25 | 41 | 117 | 94 | 172 | 207 | 214 | 247 | 255 | 247 | 346 | 284 | 245 | 192 | 140 | 213 | 182 | 224 | 199 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:25PM2.51m | 1:56AM2.36m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:09AM0.31m | 7:45PM0.08m | 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 | |||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | N 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 9 |
37 | 32 | 25 | 41 | 56 | 94 | 86 | 73 | 54 | 39 | 39 | 70 | 62 | 67 | 33 | 36 | 32 | 213 | 13 | 224 | 199 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | NW 11 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 8 |
10 | 10 | 18 | 33 | 49 | 42 | 37 | 20 | 18 | 32 | 29 | — | 30 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 5 | 14 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 11 | — | — | N 13 | NW 13 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | S 10 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | 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 | NNE 7 | — | N 8 | — | NW 8 |
123 | 96 | 109 | 106 | 117 | 156 | 172 | 207 | 214 | 247 | 255 | 247 | 346 | 284 | 245 | 192 | 140 | — | 182 | — | 35 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 341 | 46 | 46 | 340 | 46 | 340 | 46 | 340 | 46 | 46 | 345 | 46 | 239 | 46 | 265 | 46 | 239 | 260 | 156 | 260 | 4 |
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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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