Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, N swell with 567 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 4AM. 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+) | 10AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, breakin' it down for the imperial crew.
Look, it's a slow burn at Arrieta. Don't expect any fireworks for a while. We got a long stretch of flat and funky conditions before we see anything worth paddlin' out for. The water is about 75°, which is a little warmer than usual for this time of year, so a shorty or springsuit is all you need, but the surf ain't cooperating.
The first whole week is a bust. Starting Wednesday, September 9th, right through Saturday the 13th, it's a mess. Strong northerly winds at 18-22 mph rippin' right across the faces, makin' everything lumpy and choppy. Swell builds to about 7 ft by the weekend, but with that cross-shore wind, it's unsurfable junk.
The first time I'd even think about wetsuiting up is early on Sunday, September 13th. The wind finally drops to a light 9 mph from the north, giving us clean, glassy lines. We got a 6 ft swell from the north. Wave energy is moderate (428). It's not perfect, but it's the cleanest we see all week. The afternoon goes soft and cross-shore again, so it's a narrow morning window.
Then the taps just shut off. From Monday the 14th right through to Saturday the 20th, it's weak sauce. Tiny pulses of NNW swell and annoying northerly breezes keep the surf tiny and fat. You'll be lookin' at waves around 2 ft that barely break. Not worth the squeeze.
The one day that has some real firepower is Tuesday, September 22nd. This is the one. We're talkin' a solid 8 ft swell from the NNE. That's big, powerful water (combined energy of 1142). The wind is set to be from the northwest at 16 mph – a perfect clean offshore breeze. That's the recipe for some serious, groomed reef waves. But hear me now: 8 ft is expert territory. This is for the big dogs only. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it's got grunt but not the long-range glide. The afternoon window is the sweet spot.
After that, into Wednesday and Thursday the 24th, the swell drops back to 5-5 ft, but the cross-shore wind returns, and it's back to average.
So here's the deal: Tuesday, September 22nd, is your one and only standout. A big, powerful, clean swell for the experts. The rest of the 16 days is either weak or messy. Don't hold your breath for much else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 240 | 247 | 244 | 180 | 183 | 261 | 336 | 367 | 458 | 507 | 520 | 488 | 396 | 309 | 169 | 151 | 169 | 150 | 103 | 99 | 105 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:12PM2.54m | 1:40AM2.38m | 1:53PM2.67m | 2:18AM2.48m | 2:31PM2.72m | 2:54AM2.51m | 3:07PM2.69m | 3:28AM2.49m | 3:42PM2.57m | 4:01AM2.41m | 4:16PM2.40m | 4:33AM2.29m | 4:50PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:31PM0.07m | 7:39AM0.16m | 8:09PM-0.03m | 8:17AM0.07m | 8:44PM-0.05m | 8:52AM0.05m | 9:17PM-0.00m | 9:27AM0.08m | 9:49PM0.10m | 10:01AM0.18m | 10:20PM0.25m | 10:35AM0.32m | 10:50PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 12 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 81 | 54 | 45 | 38 | 14 | 32 | 73 | 100 | 85 | 52 | 25 | 488 | 396 | 309 | 169 | 70 | 99 | 150 | 103 | 99 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 20 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 118 | 151 | 169 | 41 | 23 | 21 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 13 | N 15 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 17 | NNW 16 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 50 | 19 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 240 | 247 | 244 | 180 | 183 | 261 | 336 | 367 | 458 | 507 | 520 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | 40 | 37 | 105 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 46 | 340 | 345 | 239 | 269 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 46 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 42 | 45 | 45 |
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