Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Arrieta is serving up over the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water is sitting at a toasty 75°F which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year. That’s a nice little bonus, but unfortunately, the surf story is a real bummer. For the vast majority of the 16-day window, conditions are just plain ordinary. We're talking about a solid two-week stretch where the wind is mostly cross or cross-off from the NNE, and the quality is a big fat zero. The energy in the water is there, with moderate readings most days – we see combined energy figures like 340, 656, and even 770 at times – but the wind state just kills it, creating lumpy cross-chop or messy conditions. It’s a frustrating scenario.

From Tuesday the 25th of August right through to Thursday the 3rd of September, it’s a write-off. Even when the swell bumps up to over 7 ft on the 28th and 29th, with that strong breeze and cross-chop, it’s no good for a proper surf. For a sheltered reef break, it’s a tough look. Honestly, with those strong cross winds and that lumpy water, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of this period.

There’s finally a glimmer on Friday the 4th of September. The morning has a light offshore from the NW at 9 mph, which is a game-changer for a reef setup like Arrieta. The swell is 5 ft from the NNW with an 8-second period (moderate energy of 239). It’s a surfable wave, but still described as "very ordinary conditions." That’s the absolute standout of the whole forecast, but it’s a low bar. The following days improve with cleaner conditions but still poor surf quality overall.

So, the honest truth? If you’re set on Arrieta, your best bet is that Friday morning, 4th of September. It’s the only window with a clean, offshore wind, but don’t expect a classic. For the rest of the 16 days, you’re better off finding something else to do.

Rusty.

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