Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, N swell with 2,431 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with NNW 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 (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
First up, the water at Arrieta is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus for the session.
The 16-day window kicks off with a real tease. You’ve got a solid Sunday afternoon on the 23rd of August that’s worth paddling out for. The swell is 5 ft from the NNW with a period of 14 seconds, so that’s a proper groundswell with long lines. The combined energy is pumping at 915 (moderate to strong), and with a light NNW breeze making it cross-off, the surface is going to be clean. This is a reef break that’s inconsistent and only for advanced surfers, so don’t expect a crowd to be a problem, but know your limits. The swell direction is NNW, but this spot prefers N, so it’s a little off its best angle, but still, it’s the best on offer early on.
Then the wheels fall off. From Monday the 24th all the way through to Saturday the 29th, it’s a write-off. Strong cross winds, lumpy chop, and messy conditions. The swell sticks around, but the wind just ruins it. On the 28th and 29th, the swell gets big – 8 ft to 8 ft – but with a 25 mph cross-wind, it’s a washing machine. Not for paddling, maybe interesting for the kite crew.
Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st offer a glimmer of hope. The wind backs off a bit, swinging cross-off from the NNW, and the swell sits around 6 ft to 8 ft from the NNE. The period is short (8 seconds) though, so it’s a bit of a windswell bump, but the surface will be clean. The combined energy is moderate (375-574). It’s surfable but not a standout.
The real standout, the one that has me excited, is Monday the 7th of September. That’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it, but the potential is there. A 3 ft to 3 ft swell from the WNW with a period of 14 seconds. That’s that long-period groundswell energy again, and it matches the optimum swell direction for Arrieta perfectly. The combined energy is moderate to strong (533-637). With a light N to NNW breeze, it’s going to be clean and glassy. This is a classic setup for this reef – the waves will have shape and power. The crowd situation is only “sometimes,” so you might have it to yourself.
In between, the first week of September is a mess of big, lumpy, wind-affected swell. The 2nd and 3rd see 10 ft waves, but you’re fighting 25-28 mph cross-winds. That’s expert-only territory if you’re brave, but honestly, it’s a no-go for most.
So, for the whole 16 days, you’ve got a short window this Sunday, the 23rd, and then a promising but uncertain long-range call for Monday the 7th of September. The rest is a write-off. Typical for this spot, when it’s off, it’s off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNW 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 12 | NNW 11 | N 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
777 | 1276 | 923 | 705 | 619 | 450 | 321 | 206 | 144 | 133 | 92 | 91 | 8 | 205 | 421 | 661 | 916 | 2129 | 724 | 878 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 00:09AM1.75m | 12:25PM1.96m | 00:50AM1.90m | 1:03PM2.14m | 1:25AM2.05m | 1:37PM2.31m | 1:56AM2.18m | 2:08PM2.44m | 2:27AM2.29m | 2:38PM2.54m | 2:58AM2.37m | 3:09PM2.58m | 3:29AM2.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:00PM0.77m | 6:08AM0.76m | 6:43PM0.61m | 6:48AM0.60m | 7:18PM0.45m | 7:22AM0.45m | 7:50PM0.31m | 7:53AM0.32m | 8:20PM0.19m | 8:24AM0.22m | 8:50PM0.11m | 8:55AM0.16m | 9:20PM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 13 | NNW 13 | N 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 10 |
777 | 1276 | 923 | 705 | 619 | 450 | 321 | 206 | 144 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 3 | 33 | 333 | 1200 | 724 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | N 10 | NW 8 | W 8 | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — |
101 | 7 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 12 | NE 8 | N 10 |
— | — | — | — | 14 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 5 | 133 | 92 | 91 | 78 | 205 | 421 | 661 | 916 | 2129 | 316 | 878 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 383 | 525 | 345 | 345 | 329 | 340 | 340 | 341 | 239 | 329 |
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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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