
Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, N swell with 520 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NNE 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day mates, Rusty here. I’ve been all over the numbers for Arrieta and I’ll tell ya plain – this 16-day stretch looks like a real dud. We’ve got a long gap of nothing worth paddling out for until Monday the 14th, and even that’s a struggle. The water’s running a touch warmer than usual at 75°F, so that’s a nice swim but it ain’t helping the waves.
The story starts with a stubborn northerly wind – mostly cross-offshore, so the surface stays clean, but the swell’s just not there. Thursday 10th through Sunday 13th are all poor. There’s some size, up to 7ft on Saturday 12th, but it’s short-period windswell (8 seconds) with a fresh 18 mph cross-off breeze. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions” – and that’s the truth. With that wind and clean face, it’s kiteboarding weather, not paddle surfing.
Monday morning the 14th is the first hint of something. Glassy conditions with a 3 mph east wind – dead calm, beautiful. But the swell is only 4ft from the NNE at a short 8-second interval, and the combined energy is moderate (299). The report calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” For a sheltered, inconsistent reef like Arrieta that only breaks sometimes, it’s a 1 out of 10. If you’re desperate, you might snag a closeout or two.
Tuesday morning 15th is similar – 2ft from the NNW with a longer 11-second period, clean but tiny. Energy drops to 191. Ordinary again. By Tuesday afternoon, it’s back to poor with cross-shore chop.
From Wednesday 16th onward, it’s a rough go. Swell bottoms out at 1ft, then picks up Thursday 17th with 6ft from the NNE, but it’s short-period (7 seconds) with a stiff 22 mph cross-off breeze. Poor conditions all the way. There’s a little window Sunday 20th afternoon and Monday 21st morning with glassy conditions and 3ft swell, but the energy is weak (166-204) and it’s still “surfable but ordinary.” Not worth suiting up for.
The best of a weak lot is Monday morning 14th September at Arrieta – glassy, clean, and a pulse of swell. But it’s no standout, just the only thing that isn’t a total zero. Beginners might be okay since the swell’s under 5ft, but there’s no shape to it. For everyone else, keep the board in the car. That northwest swell around the 22nd to 24th has a 13-16 second period but it’s cross-shore and messy, and the waves are under 3ft – nah.
So bottom line, a long, dry run with no real highlights. Arrieta’s an inconsistent reef anyway, and the forecast has it locked in poor. Hopefully things turn around, ’cause it doesn’t usually stay this flat for long. But for now, save the wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu night, light winds from the NE by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
160 | 260 | 355 | 405 | 451 | 470 | 507 | 422 | 206 | 164 | 173 | 163 | 131 | 117 | 105 | 65 | 38 | 20 | 43 | 189 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:18AM2.48m | 2:31PM2.72m | 2:54AM2.51m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:09PM-0.03m | 8:17AM0.07m | 8:44PM-0.05m | 8:52AM0.05m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
22 | 32 | 73 | 100 | 85 | 53 | 25 | 422 | 206 | 164 | 173 | 163 | 67 | 117 | 105 | 65 | 38 | 17 | 43 | 50 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | NW 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | N 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 11 | NNW 9 | N 14 |
14 | 24 | 20 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 2 | 22 | 132 | 118 | 81 | 98 | 57 | 46 | 47 | 31 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 12 | NW 9 | N 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 20 | 38 | 38 | 131 | 20 | 39 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 |
160 | 260 | 355 | 405 | 451 | 470 | 507 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | — | 36 | 37 | 25 | 46 | 189 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 239 | 383 | 340 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 45 | 45 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 45 | 265 | 46 | 46 |
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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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