Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
23.8°C
1.5° 

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, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, N swell with 1,329 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. 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 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 29th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk Arrieta in proper surfer terms.

Starting off Thursday the 27th of August, you got ankle-biters: 0.2m, cross-shore wind, and energy reading a measley (11). Water’s 75°, just a bit warmer than usual, which is nice, but the surf ain’t.

Then from Friday the 28th into the end of August, swell picks up to 2.0m to 2.5m – chest to head high. But the wind is messing it all up: strong cross-shore means lumpy, choppy junk. Energy numbers get serious, hitting (811) on Saturday and peaking at (931) on Wednesday the 2nd of September. But you’re fighting the chop.

From Sunday the 30th, through early September, wind turns cross-offshore and cleans up the surface. Swell drops from 1.8m down to 1.2m. Cleaner, but still not quality waves.

First crack at something rideable comes Saturday the 5th of September afternoon: 0.8m, gentle breeze, clean conditions, and it’s finally called ‘surfable but very ordinary’. That’s the first real chance.

Then a long-period groundswell arrives Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th. Swell from the NNW, period 13 to 14 seconds. Wave height stays small at 0.8m to 0.9m, but energy jumps to (398) Sunday afternoon. For a reef, that long period means the waves will have shape. Clean cross-off wind too. Monday 7th afternoon stays glassy and clean. Small but good.

By Tuesday 8th, it’s back to tiny surf. Thursday 10th September afternoon is a gem: 0.5m swell from the WNW, period 9 seconds, glassy – dead still wind at 3 mph. Cleanest conditions of the whole run.

The highlight is the Sunday 6th to Monday 7th long-period window: small but good for the reef, with clean wind. The other standout is Thursday the 10th afternoon for pure glassy conditions on tiny waves. For an inconsistent spot like Arrieta, that’s a notable run.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Thu
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
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Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
N
13
2
NNE
7
2.3
NNE
8
2.4
N
7
2.4
N
8
2.3
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8
2
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10
1.9
N
7
1.8
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7
1.6
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8
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2.3
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8
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8
2.3
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8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
3
349
561
636
653
576
770
381
358
292
329
367
387
439
459
561
931
864
686
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
35
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40
NNE
35
NNE
35
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35
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30
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30
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30
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35
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High Tide
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
5:16AM2.23m
5:36PM2.19m
Low Tide
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
11:18AM0.37m
11:43PM0.44m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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