
Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NNE swell with 397 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 1PM. 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this is a frustrating forecast for Arrieta. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper surf. The problem is a relentless northerly wind that just won't quit, and the swell direction is mostly coming from the NNE, which isn't the reef's best mate. The water's sitting at about 74°, which feels a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
Right now, through the weekend and into the first part of next week, it’s a write-off. Everything is flagged as "poor surf conditions." It’s a crying shame because there’s a decent amount of size – you're looking at swell around 5 ft to 7 ft – but with the wind howling from the N and NNE at 19 to 22 mph, the wave energy is moderate but all messed up (values like 400-450). The period is short, barely hitting 8 seconds, so it's weak, wind-affected junk. Not worth paddling out for.
We get a bit of a tease mid-week next week (starting Wednesday 14th August). The swell drops slightly, to around 5 ft to 5 ft, and the wind eases up a little, but it's still mostly cross or cross-off from the north. The swell is still short period and weak. It’s still labelled as poor surf.
The best we've got in this whole outlook is a real long-shot, way out on Saturday the 22nd of August. For the morning and afternoon, we’re looking at a NNE swell pushing 6 ft, and the period stretches out a little to 8 or 9 seconds. That's still not groundswell, but it's the longest we see. The combined energy finally jumps up into the strong range, hitting 510-517. The catch? The wind is still cross from the NNE at 12-16 mph. It’s not clean, but it’s the best chance for a wave with a bit of push if you can find a corner that works.
Overall, there's a huge gap of over a week with nothing recommended. For a spot as inconsistent as this reef, that’s not surprising, but it still stings. If you're desperate, keep an eye on that Saturday the 22nd, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
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349 | 310 | 375 | 349 | 335 | 356 | 310 | 295 | 334 | 310 | 214 | 232 | 220 | 194 | 177 | 189 | 165 | 172 | 170 | 188 | |
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 | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:29PM1.85m | 10:15AM1.93m | 10:59PM1.91m | 11:32AM2.08m | 00:11AM2.06m | 12:34PM2.30m | 1:08AM2.23m | 1:25PM2.51m | 1:56AM2.36m | 2:11PM2.67m | 2:40AM2.45m | 2:54PM2.76m | 3:20AM2.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:45AM0.71m | 4:38PM0.65m | 5:10AM0.62m | 5:55PM0.47m | 6:16AM0.47m | 6:55PM0.26m | 7:09AM0.31m | 7:45PM0.08m | 7:55AM0.17m | 8:30PM-0.04m | 8:37AM0.08m | 9:11PM-0.08m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
32 | 31 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 28 | 41 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 35 | 55 | 76 | 71 | 70 | 52 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | NNW 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 35 | 56 | 50 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | N 16 | N 14 | W 7 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | N 13 | NW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
349 | 310 | 375 | 349 | 335 | 356 | 310 | 295 | 334 | 310 | 214 | 232 | 220 | 194 | 177 | 189 | 165 | 172 | 170 | 188 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 239 | 46 | 239 | 269 | 46 | 269 | 269 | 269 | 269 | 525 | 46 | 341 | 525 | 46 | 239 | 239 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
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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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