Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Well, to be straight with you, this is a bit of a tough stretch. We're looking at Arrieta, a sheltered reef break that likes a good northerly swell, but the wind and the conditions are just not playing ball for a long time. The good news is there's a glimmer of hope right at the very end of the window.

The whole story here is a long, frustrating wait. From now, right through until the morning of Thursday, August 20th, it's a write-off. That's basically two weeks of poor surf conditions. It's not that there's no swell – there's plenty of it, with moderate wave energy most days, and a solid 8ft on the 6th – but the wind is a constant problem. A fresh, strong cross-shore or cross-offshore breeze from the N or NNE is just wrecking the surface, making it lumpy, choppy, and messy. Even when the notes say "clean," the wind is still too strong to enjoy it. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 74°, which is nice, but it doesn't help the surf.

The first real sign of life doesn't show up until the morning of Thursday, August 20th. Things finally start to line up. The swell is still a solid 6ft from the N, with a period of 9 seconds and moderate energy. The wind swings around to a light offshore from the NNW, blowing at just 9 mph. That's clean. The conditions are still called "marginal," but it’s a massive step up from what we've been seeing. Thursday afternoon looks even better, with a 6ft N swell and the same light NNW offshore breeze.

Friday the 21st still has some surfable 6ft N swell, but the wind shifts back to the north and picks up, making it only "very ordinary." The tide might be a factor here too.

So, the standout is Thursday, August 20th. There's no other day that comes close. The swell size (6ft to 6ft) is solid for Arrieta, and the light offshore wind from the NNW should make it clean and good shape for a reef break. The period is 9 seconds, which is fine for a short-period swell, but not the long, powerful groundswell that really makes the reef sing. Still, after two weeks of nothing, this is your best shot. Keep in mind, Arrieta is an inconsistent spot, so when it turns on, it's a treat, but it's not a given. Crowds are possible, so get there early.

Summing up: a brutal 14-day wait for one decent morning. The rest is just a kite surfer's dream with that constant wind. Hang in there.

Rusty

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