
Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, N swell with 669 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 1.6m 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 7AM. 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) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—this 16-day stretch is looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The Arrieta reef is the only spot on the map, and it's facing a whole lot of northerly wind and swell, which just isn't what this place wants. The optimum direction for this break is from the north, so you'd think that'd be okay, but the size, the short-period windswell, and the constant cross-shore breeze are just making a mess of it. For the first few days, we're looking at waist-to-shoulder high, short-period stuff (around 7 seconds) with a fresh cross-shore breeze. The water is sitting at 75°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're getting blown around. The wave energy is weak-to-moderate, around 293, which is nothing to get excited about.
The whole first week is a write-off, honestly. The size does push up a bit around Saturday the 12th, with sets getting to 7 ft, but the period is still short and the wind is still messy. That's a lot of water moving around with no shape to it. Even when the wind drops on Sunday the 13th and it cleans up, the waves are just ordinary. The next couple of days, the swell drops right out and gets incredibly long-period, over 12 seconds, which at a beach or reef can just mean lines that are too straight and fat. There's no consistency, no power, just a frustrating paddle.
Now, way out there in the long-range, things get a little more promising but also more uncertain. Around the 20th and 21st of September, we finally see the wind swing around to the west and northwest. On the morning of the 21st, there's a window with the wind going totally glassy. The swell will be small, barely 3 ft, but it'll be clean. Then on the 22nd, the wind goes offshore in the morning and glass again in the afternoon with a clean 3 ft. It's not big, but it will be the best conditions we see in this whole window. It might be worth a look for a longboard or a fish, just to get some clean little runners. It's a promise, not a guarantee, but it's the only thing on the horizon.
Beyond that, the swell just fades away to nothing. The last few days of the month are flat and weak. Given how inconsistent this spot is, a blank run like this isn't totally unusual. It tends not to stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change, but as it stands, this is one of those stretches where the board stays in the car.
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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 28°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNE 6 |
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212 | 218 | 237 | 204 | 183 | 225 | 293 | 408 | 553 | 572 | 539 | 432 | 343 | 257 | 163 | 151 | 169 | 156 | 107 | 90 | 122 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
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 | ||||||||
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 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 12 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | WNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NE 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
81 | 54 | 45 | 38 | 14 | 32 | 73 | 100 | 12 | 52 | 50 | 432 | 343 | 257 | 163 | 128 | 169 | 156 | 38 | 90 | 57 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | W 12 | — | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | N 7 | NW 9 | NNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
— | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 20 | 3 | — | 20 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 118 | 151 | 53 | 20 | 107 | 14 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 13 | N 15 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | NW 17 | NNW 16 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NE 7 | ESE 4 | N 7 | — | N 13 |
— | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 11 | 50 | 19 | 23 | 38 | 4 | 44 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | NE 8 | E 5 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
212 | 218 | 237 | 204 | 183 | 225 | 293 | 408 | 553 | 572 | 539 | — | — | — | 45 | 18 | — | 96 | 94 | 75 | 122 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 345 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 239 | 45 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 46 | 46 |
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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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