Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
23.9°C
1.6° 

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


Arrieta surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, N swell with 802 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 29th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We're looking at a pretty quiet run for the most part. The first few days are a write-off, with very little energy and messy winds. The real story here is a slow build into the first week of September, with a few windows of clean, offshore conditions that could be worth a paddle.

The water's sitting at a toasty 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The first action worth mentioning kicks off on Friday, September 4th. For the morning session at Arrieta, we've got a light offshore wind out of the west, cleaning up a 5 ft swell from the north. The period is a bit short at 9 seconds, and the combined energy is only moderate (284), so it's not going to be pumping, but it's surfable and clean. That's the best we've seen for a while. The rips will be manageable.

The real standout, though, is Saturday, September 5th. The morning at Arrieta sees a glassy offshore breeze from the west-northwest, grooming a clean 4 ft north swell. The energy is light (176), but the conditions are the star of the show. This is a classic dawny session for the more experienced crew; the wave state is clean and fun on a reef setup that's normally sheltered. Just keep in mind it's an inconsistent spot, and sometimes it's busy, so expect a few others with the same idea. The afternoon holds similar shape with a light northwest offshore.

We get a repeat of the same clean, offshore conditions on Sunday, September 6th into Monday morning, though the swell starts to fade significantly by Sunday afternoon, dropping to 1 ft. The following week is a real mixed bag of tiny, weak surf and building, but messy, cross-shore wind. The wind straightens out of the north-northeast around September 10th, which brings a jump in swell size up to 6 ft, but with a short period (8 seconds) and a strong cross-shore wind, it's going to be a lumpy, chopy mess—probably more interesting for the kite crew than for paddle surfing.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud, but the first weekend of September offers a couple of clean, offshore windows with small but perfectly formed waves. Get on it while you can.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
8
0.7
N
8
0.1
N
10
0.2
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
8
2
NNE
6
2.3
NNE
7
2.4
N
7
1.7
NNW
11
1.6
NNW
11
2
N
10
1.8
N
9
1.7
N
9
1.5
N
8
1.5
N
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.6
N
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.6
N
7
1.9
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
87
57
3
8
34
340
547
636
643
551
786
544
455
295
214
197
226
206
247
387
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
N
30
NNE
35
NNE
35
NNE
40
NNE
35
NNE
35
NNE
35
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
35
NNE
30
N
30
N
35
N
35
N
35
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:56AM2.18m
2:08PM2.44m
2:27AM2.29m
2:38PM2.54m
2:58AM2.37m
3:09PM2.58m
3:29AM2.40m
3:41PM2.57m
4:02AM2.39m
4:15PM2.49m
4:37AM2.33m
4:53PM2.37m
Low Tide
7:50PM0.31m
7:53AM0.32m
8:20PM0.19m
8:24AM0.22m
8:50PM0.11m
8:55AM0.16m
9:20PM0.07m
9:27AM0.14m
9:51PM0.08m
10:01AM0.17m
10:24PM0.15m
10:37AM0.25m
11:01PM0.27m
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:30
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:21
8:20
8:19
8:17
8:16
8:15
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Temp °C
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
21
22
22
22
22
22
22
23
23
22
23
23
22
Feels °C
20
21
21
18
18
18
18
17
19
19
20
20
20
21
20
22
20
21
20
19
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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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