Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with 931 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with NW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s be straight – Arrieta’s been a bit of a desert for the first week and a half. This is a tricky reef, advanced only, and it’s inconsistent at the best of times. The first 8 days? Nothing. Zilch. From July 11 through July 18, every session is rated poor – small swell, cross winds, messy conditions. You’d be wasting your time. The water temp on the 11th was 72°, pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Then things start to flicker. On July 19 (Sunday) we get a pulse of 10 ft swell from the NNE, period 9 seconds, with a clean offshore wind from the north. The combined energy jumps to 1229 – that’s strong, but the forecast calls it marginal, maybe due to tide or something. Honestly, it’s borderline. The real standout comes the next morning, July 20 (Monday). Same 10 ft height, same NNE direction, 9-second period, but the energy is even higher at 2608, and the wind stays cross-off from the north, keeping the surface clean. That’s proper size – only for the experienced crew. The swell direction is a bit off the optimum N, but close enough to work on this sheltered reef. The period is moderate, so it’ll have some punch but with longer lulls. If you’re an expert, that Monday morning session is your best bet in the whole 16-day window.
After that, it drops back. The 21st and 22nd are poor again – lumpy cross-chop, dropping swell. Then on July 23 (Thursday morning) we get a cleaner 6 ft from the north, cross-off wind, moderate energy (454), but still only rated marginal. Worth a look if you’re desperate, but it’s not the same caliber as the 20th. The rest of the run fades into strong winds and messy seas. So, bottom line: one good day for the experts on July 20, and maybe a scrap on the 23rd. Otherwise, keep your board waxed and wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 11 | 16 | 35 | 275 | 192 | 162 | 172 | 165 | 102 | 86 | 58 | 51 | 69 | 131 | 207 | 468 | 566 | 545 | 713 | 745 | 744 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:39AM2.14m | 00:11AM2.15m | 12:39PM2.31m | 1:11AM2.27m | 1:33PM2.48m | 2:05AM2.36m | 2:23PM2.62m | 2:54AM2.41m | 3:11PM2.70m | 3:41AM2.41m | 3:57PM2.71m | 4:26AM2.36m | 4:41PM2.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:55PM0.43m | 6:20AM0.38m | 6:56PM0.26m | 7:15AM0.27m | 7:51PM0.10m | 8:06AM0.18m | 8:42PM-0.00m | 8:53AM0.12m | 9:29PM-0.04m | 9:37AM0.12m | 10:15PM-0.01m | 10:21AM0.17m | 11:00PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 5 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 6 | 275 | 192 | 162 | 172 | 165 | 102 | 86 | 58 | 51 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 32 | 30 | 13 | 13 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | W 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 18 | 27 | 40 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 10 | — | — | 18 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 16 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 69 | 131 | 207 | 468 | 566 | 545 | 713 | 745 | 744 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 257 | 156 | 46 | 4 | 260 | 4 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 265 | 340 | 340 | 340 | 525 | 265 | 239 | 265 | 239 |
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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).
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