
Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, N swell with 612 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here again. Let's break down this Arrieta forecast in feet and miles per hour.
We’ve got a full 16-day window ahead, and honestly, it's a slow starter. The first week is plagued by a fresh northerly breeze blowing cross-offshore – keeps the surface clean, but the swell is short-period and weak for its size. From Friday the 11th through Saturday the 12th, we see 6-7ft swells from the north-northeast, but with energy levels that feel low for that size (383-529 in the tank), and it’s just poor surf.
Sunday the 13th afternoon is the first real crack. The wind goes glassy, and the swell drops to 4ft from the north at 8 seconds. It’s surfable but very ordinary.
Monday the 14th afternoon brings another glassy moment with a 2ft, 12-second groundswell. Energy is weak (264), but the wave has some shape. A session for the die-hards.
Then we hit a flat spell from Tuesday the 15th through midweek, with waves bottoming out below 2ft and energy in the double digits. The 16th sees a brief bump to 4ft from the north-northeast, but it’s a messy 6-second wind swell with lumpy cross-chop – not worth your time.
The weekend of the 19th-20th is a slow rebuild to 3-4ft from the north, with cleaner conditions and light breezes. It’s surfable, but again, very ordinary.
Now for the good stuff. Look to Friday the 25th afternoon and Saturday the 26th. A proper long-period groundswell pushes in – 17 seconds on Friday, 13 seconds on Saturday – with energy levels jumping to 405 then a massive 898-932. The swell runs 2ft to 5ft from the north-northwest, and the wind is a steady cross-offshore breeze. This is a reef-break wave with real punch and clean lines.
That said, long-period groundswell from the NNW can make Arrieta break a little straight, so it’s one for experienced surfers who know the reef. Water temp is about 75°F, just a touch warmer than average.
The best of the whole window: Saturday the 26th morning. That 5ft NNW swell with a 13-second interval and clean cross-offshore wind is your winner. High energy, good shape, and the kind of session you wait two weeks for. Crowds are possible at a spot like this, but for waves like that, it’s a fair trade.
Bottom line: the first two weeks are a grind. The final weekend looks promising with a proper groundswell. Long-range, so keep the faith but don’t bet the house.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri morning, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the N by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 7 | NW 11 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
404 | 426 | 416 | 413 | 397 | 401 | 291 | 161 | 169 | 163 | 131 | 117 | 105 | 65 | 38 | 19 | 93 | 241 | 328 | 406 | 606 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:06AM2.13m | 5:26PM1.97m | 5:42AM1.95m | 6:07PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:11AM0.49m | 11:23PM0.62m | 11:51AM0.68m | 00:03AM0.80m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 |
73 | 100 | 85 | 73 | 64 | 401 | 65 | 161 | 169 | 163 | 73 | 117 | 105 | 65 | 38 | 17 | 30 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 108 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NE 8 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | N 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | — |
20 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 118 | 81 | 98 | 60 | 48 | 59 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 7 | 17 | 38 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 17 | NNE 7 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 12 | NW 9 | N 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 16 | N 16 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 43 | 38 | 24 | 131 | 20 | 25 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 9 |
404 | 426 | 416 | 413 | 397 | — | 291 | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | 24 | 36 | 31 | 93 | 241 | 328 | 406 | 606 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 340 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 45 | 239 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 340 | 336 | 265 | 265 | 46 | 265 | 265 | 239 |
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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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