Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
23.4° C
1.3° 

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


Arrieta surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, N swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with N 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 18th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 18th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 18th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this is a tough stretch for Arrieta. We’ve got a blank run of poor surf that runs all the way from now through to the middle of next week. Nothing’s happening until we see Monday the 17th, and even then it’s only a marginal clean-up. That’s a solid week of flat or messy conditions to get through first.

Alright, let’s walk through it. From Wednesday the 12th right through Sunday the 16th, it’s all poor surf. Winds are mostly cross-shore from the NNE, gusting 15 to 19 mph, with swell hovering around 2 ft to 6 ft but it’s weak, short-period stuff—periods of just 6 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is mostly moderate, sitting between 76 and 405, but the quality just isn’t there. The water temp is 74°, about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing if you’re just floating around.

Finally, Monday the 17th sees a slight flicker. Morning and afternoon both show 5 ft swell from the north with a 9-second period, and clean conditions thanks to a cross-offshore wind from the north at 12 mph. The combined energy is a solid 415 (moderate-to-strong). But honestly, the score is marginal, tide-dependent stuff. Not something to get excited about, but it’s the first real window.

Tuesday the 18th is similar but a little better. Morning and afternoon both hold 5 ft north swell, 9-second period, with lighter north winds at 9 mph and 6 mph. That afternoon session in particular—light breeze, clean—will be the best of the whole outlook. Combined energy sits at 398, which is moderate. It’s surfable but very ordinary, and Arrieta breaks inconsistently, so don’t expect perfection.

After that, it fades again. Wednesday the 19th keeps 4 ft, 9-second north swell, but winds pick up. From Thursday the 20th right through the end of the 16-day window on Thursday the 27th, it’s back to poor surf—cross-shore winds, lumpy conditions, and combined energy that jumps around but never delivers clean, quality waves. There’s a spike on Saturday the 22nd with 6 ft north swell and 465 combined energy, but with 19 mph north winds, it’ll be messy.

The one standout? That Tuesday afternoon the 18th at Arrieta. 5 ft north swell, 9-second period, light offshore from the north, clean conditions. That’s your best shot, but it’s still ordinary. Not a week to plan a trip around, but if you’re local and desperate, that’s your moment.

Stay patient, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
15
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
9
1.3
NNE
6
0.7
NW
10
1.6
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.7
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7
1.7
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7
1.7
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7
1.8
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1.8
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1.7
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1.6
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8
1.4
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8
1.5
N
9
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9
1.5
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10
1.5
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9
1.5
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9
1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
41
123
94
195
204
220
247
262
285
319
337
302
310
324
244
332
388
407
382
392
340
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
30
N
30
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
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30
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25
NNE
25
N
20
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15
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15
N
10
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:11PM2.67m
2:40AM2.45m
2:54PM2.76m
3:20AM2.47m
3:34PM2.75m
3:59AM2.44m
4:13PM2.66m
4:36AM2.36m
4:51PM2.49m
5:13AM2.23m
5:29PM2.27m
5:51AM2.08m
6:09PM2.04m
Low Tide
8:30PM-0.04m
8:37AM0.08m
9:11PM-0.08m
9:17AM0.06m
9:49PM-0.04m
9:55AM0.10m
10:26PM0.07m
10:33AM0.20m
11:01PM0.23m
11:11AM0.34m
11:36PM0.41m
11:50AM0.52m
00:13AM0.61m
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8:37
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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21
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23
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25
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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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