
Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, N swell with 730 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Arrieta has in store for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, to be straight with you, the 16-day window starts off pretty grim. We’ve got a long, dry spell of nothing really worthwhile until we get into the second week. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is 2° warmer than average for this time of year, so the water feels a touch on the balmy side – nice for a paddle, but you won’t be doing much of it for the first week.
For the first few days, from Saturday the 12th right through, it’s just a story of poor surf conditions. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the north on Saturday morning, but it’s paired with a moderate breeze making it cross-off, and the combined swell energy is moderate (492). The problem is the quality is just not there – it’s called “poor surf conditions” and that’s what it is. Sunday and Monday are no better, with small, weak swell and cross or cross-on winds. Tuesday sees the swell drop right out.
There’s a real gap here. Nothing worth paddling out for until we hit the 18th of September, a Friday. That morning we see a bump in the swell energy to 6ft from the north, and the combined energy jumps up to strong (828). The period is a solid 10 seconds, which is decent for a reef setup like Arrieta. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the NNW, so it’ll be clean. The problem is the forecast is just “marginal” and the score is low. It’s a tease, not a standout.
Then we get another wait. The next real highlight is on Monday the 21st of September. In the afternoon, the wind goes completely glassy, calm. The swell is tiny at 2ft, but here’s the kicker – it’s a very long period groundswell from the NNW at 16 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (378). For a sheltered reef like Arrieta that loves a northerly direction, this is the one to keep an eye on. It’s a long way out, so treat it as promising but not set in stone. But if it lines up, those clean, glassy conditions with a long-period pulse could make for some surprisingly fun, lined-up waves. Given the crowds are listed as “sometimes,” you might even have it mostly to yourself.
After that, the forecast turns back to poor again. Thursday the 24th and the weekend after that just show small, weak swell and moderate cross or cross-off winds. The energy drops off, and the swell size stays under 3ft for most of it. Nothing else is really worth mentioning.
So, if you’ve got the patience, the one standout is the afternoon of Monday the 21st. That long-period glassy session is the best on offer. The Friday the 18th is a second, less certain option, but it’s not as clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
419 | 397 | 341 | 256 | 161 | 163 | 130 | 131 | 119 | 105 | 65 | 78 | 96 | 209 | 394 | 522 | 533 | 668 | 668 | 623 | 546 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:07PM2.69m | 3:28AM2.49m | 3:42PM2.57m | 4:01AM2.41m | 4:16PM2.40m | 4:33AM2.29m | 4:50PM2.19m | 5:06AM2.13m | 5:26PM1.97m | 5:42AM1.95m | 6:07PM1.76m | 6:29AM1.78m | 7:08PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:17PM-0.00m | 9:27AM0.08m | 9:49PM0.10m | 10:01AM0.18m | 10:20PM0.25m | 10:35AM0.32m | 10:50PM0.43m | 11:11AM0.49m | 11:23PM0.62m | 11:51AM0.68m | 00:03AM0.80m | 12:46PM0.86m | 1:02AM0.97m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 |
53 | 71 | 341 | 256 | 161 | 163 | 130 | 49 | 119 | 72 | 53 | 38 | 35 | 30 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 76 | 160 | 623 | 546 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | N 7 | NE 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | — | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 13 | — | NNW 10 | NW 10 |
20 | 25 | 22 | 67 | 97 | 81 | 98 | 54 | 46 | 105 | 65 | 7 | 6 | 16 | — | 17 | 38 | 34 | — | 92 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 9 | NNE 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 12 | NW 9 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 16 |
— | — | — | 21 | 31 | 38 | 37 | 131 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 6 | 19 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 10 | — | — |
419 | 397 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | — | 26 | 78 | 96 | 209 | 394 | 522 | 533 | 668 | 668 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 239 | 239 | 46 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 317 | 42 | 265 | 265 | 46 | 265 | 239 | 336 | 239 | 239 | 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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