Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
23.0° C
1.1° 

Arrieta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Arrieta surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NE swell with 786 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 6th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s be real. I’ve looked over the whole 16-day forecast for Arrieta, and there’s not a single window where the surf is worth paddling out. The swell is there, jumping up to 8ft at times, with combined energy moderate to strong (between 159 and 807), but the wind is the killer. It’s a steady NNE to N breeze, 16 to 22 mph, blowing cross or cross-off, and it’s just making everything lumpy and poor. The period is short, 6 to 8 seconds, so it’s all windswell, no real power. The wave comment on every single entry is “poor surf conditions”. So from 5 August to 20 August, that’s a full 16 days with nothing. For a spot like Arrieta, which is a sheltered reef that’s inconsistent and rarely breaks, this kind of dry spell is pretty normal. It’s a downer, but forecasts change, and when it’s good, it’s good. Right now, it looks like a better day for kite surfing than paddle surfing, with that steady wind and chop.

Water temperature at the start is 73°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

Don’t give up hope, but don’t rush to wax your board either.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
NE
8
2.4
NNE
8
2.1
NNE
8
2
NNE
8
2.2
NNE
8
2.1
NNE
8
2.2
NNE
8
2.1
NNE
8
2
NNE
7
1.9
NNE
7
1.9
NNE
7
1.9
NNE
7
2.1
NNE
7
2
NNE
7
2
NNE
7
2.2
NNE
7
2
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
786
732
487
439
539
494
600
549
414
387
390
346
432
435
384
503
435
306
262
229
207
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
35
NNE
30
N
30
N
35
N
30
N
35
N
40
N
35
N
30
N
35
N
30
N
35
NNE
35
N
35
NNE
35
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
30
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
7:30AM1.93m
8:00PM1.92m
8:47AM1.88m
9:29PM1.85m
10:15AM1.93m
10:59PM1.91m
11:32AM2.08m
00:11AM2.06m
12:34PM2.30m
1:08AM2.23m
1:25PM2.51m
1:56AM2.36m
2:11PM2.67m
2:40AM2.45m
Low Tide
1:36PM0.68m
2:16AM0.67m
3:02PM0.72m
3:45AM0.71m
4:38PM0.65m
5:10AM0.62m
5:55PM0.47m
6:16AM0.47m
6:55PM0.26m
7:09AM0.31m
7:45PM0.08m
7:55AM0.17m
8:30PM-0.04m
part cloud
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:42
8:40
8:39
8:38
8:37
8:37
8:37
 mm
Temp °C
22
22
21
22
22
21
22
23
22
22
22
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21
21
21
21
22
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21
22
21
Feels °C
19
19
18
20
19
19
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21
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18
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20
19
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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.

Arrieta is 12 km (7 miles) from Teguise. If you plan a holiday in Lanzarote, look for hotels and other accommodation in Teguise. Teguise has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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