Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
22.6° C
0.8° 

Arrieta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Arrieta surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 654 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 6th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the Arrieta region over the next 16 days. I’ll be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one to swallow.

The biggest problem is the wind. We have a persistent, strong northerly and north-northeasterly airflow that is just ruining the surface. Arrieta is a sheltered reef break that really wants a nice west-northwest offshore to clean up, and we’re not getting that. Instead, we’ve got cross-offshore and cross-shore winds blowing at 15 to 25 mph for most of the period. This is creating lumpy, choppy, and generally poor surf conditions across the board. The swell is actually there, but it’s being blown to bits.

The water temperature is sitting at 73°F, which is about normal for the time of year, so nothing strange there.

The first week is a write-off. From Sunday, August 2nd, right through Saturday, August 8th, the surf is on offer but the conditions are consistently rated as poor. The swell is mostly from the NNE, around 4ft to 7ft, with a short period of 6 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate, ranging from 189 to 704 (moderate to strong), but this is meaningless because the wind is just too strong. You’ll be fighting a 19 mph breeze and a messy surface. Thursday morning, August 6th, sees the biggest swell at 8ft, but with a 25 mph north wind, it’s a total washout. This is one of those times where the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The second week doesn’t improve much. From Sunday, August 9th, to Monday, August 17th, the wind remains a problem. The swell drops a little, from 6ft down to 4ft, and the period finally stretches to 9 seconds on the 15th and 16th, which is a better sign for wave shape. The combined energy stays moderate (between 246 and 618). However, the wind is still either cross or cross-off from the north, so the surface is always compromised. The best looking day is probably Saturday afternoon, August 15th, and Sunday, August 16th, with a 4ft to 5ft, 9-second swell from the north and a lighter 12 mph cross-off wind. It’s still not classic Arrieta, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see. Monday, August 17th, is the smallest of the lot.

So, the honest truth: there are no standouts in this 16-day window. The swell is consistent, but the wind is relentless. It’s a blank run for quality surf. Don’t hold your breath; forecasts can change, but as it stands, this is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
6
1.3
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6
1.3
NE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.6
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6
1.9
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7
1.7
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7
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6
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1.9
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8
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2
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8
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1.9
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8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
127
132
159
243
204
202
373
259
246
395
407
428
649
541
438
494
522
497
509
449
395
Wind (km/h)
25
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30
N
20
NE
30
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25
NNE
30
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35
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:43PM2.41m
5:06AM2.19m
5:19PM2.33m
5:45AM2.12m
6:01PM2.20m
6:31AM2.03m
6:52PM2.05m
7:30AM1.93m
8:00PM1.92m
8:47AM1.88m
9:29PM1.85m
10:15AM1.93m
10:59PM1.91m
Low Tide
10:26AM0.30m
10:55PM0.26m
11:02AM0.37m
11:32PM0.33m
11:43AM0.46m
00:14AM0.43m
12:32PM0.57m
1:06AM0.56m
1:36PM0.68m
2:16AM0.67m
3:02PM0.72m
3:45AM0.71m
4:38PM0.65m
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7:13
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8:45
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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