
Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NNE swell with 456 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Arrieta.
Honestly, this outlook is a tough one to write. There’s surf on the charts, but every single wave in the 16-day window is marked as poor surf conditions. I’m not seeing a single standout window where everything clicks for a good paddle. It’s a long stretch of cross-shore and cross-off winds, mostly from the north-northeast, with a solid combo of moderate to fresh breezes that just won’t let up. The swell sticks around, but the wind kills it.
We start off on Wednesday, 15 July, with tiny 2ft to 3ft windswell from the north, period of 5-8 seconds, and a cross-shore NNE breeze at 16 mph. Combined energy is weak (79 to 111). The water temperature is about average for the time of year here. The next few days, Thursday through Saturday, the swell builds to 5ft, then 6ft, and the energy climbs into the moderate range (163 to 370), but that cross-shore wind stays fresh, 19 to 22 mph, making it lumpy and messy. Not a wave you want to fight for.
From Sunday, 19 July, through to Tuesday, 28 July, the wind shifts to a cross-off direction from the north, which cleans up the surface a bit. The swell stays in the 5ft to 8ft range, with periods around 7 to 8 seconds, and the combined energy gets strong, peaking at 962 on Thursday, 23 July morning. The problem is, even though it’s clean, the guidance tells me this is a sheltered reef break and the optimum swell direction is from the north. The swell is coming from north-northeast most of the time, which is not ideal for how this break likes to line up. Plus, the break is inconsistent, so you’ll be sitting around waiting for the few good ones. When the swell pushes over 8ft, like on Thursday, 23 July morning, it’s expert-only territory. With the crowds sometimes around, it’s not a great bet for a quality session.
The last few days, from 28 July onward, the swell drops back to 4ft to 6ft, but the wind swings back to cross-shore, and the lumpy chop returns. The energy drops off too.
Bottom line: There’s no green light in this 16-day window for Arrieta. The consistent swell is there, but the wind and the direction never align to give us good surf. It’s one of those stretches where you’re better off waiting for the next forecast update. Forecasts can change, so don’t write it off completely, but for now, I’d leave the board in the rack.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 8 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
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33 | 48 | 84 | 132 | 167 | 237 | 303 | 340 | 324 | 362 | 362 | 293 | 303 | 289 | 262 | 220 | 195 | 227 | 270 | 319 | 382 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:11PM2.70m | 3:41AM2.41m | 3:57PM2.71m | 4:26AM2.36m | 4:41PM2.64m | 5:10AM2.26m | 5:26PM2.50m | 5:54AM2.14m | 6:11PM2.31m | 6:40AM2.01m | 6:58PM2.10m | 7:31AM1.89m | 7:52PM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:53AM0.12m | 9:29PM-0.04m | 9:37AM0.12m | 10:15PM-0.01m | 10:21AM0.17m | 11:00PM0.09m | 11:04AM0.27m | 11:43PM0.24m | 11:48AM0.41m | 00:27AM0.41m | 12:35PM0.57m | 1:13AM0.59m | 1:29PM0.72m | 2:05AM0.74m | |||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 11 | NW 10 |
33 | 31 | 14 | 16 | 32 | 30 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | NW 10 | NW 7 | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | NW 9 | NW 12 | W 7 | — |
22 | 29 | 18 | 12 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | N 8 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | N 8 | NW 12 | — | W 7 | — |
— | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
24 | 48 | 84 | 132 | 167 | 237 | 303 | 340 | 324 | 362 | 362 | 293 | 303 | 289 | 262 | 220 | 195 | 227 | 270 | 319 | 382 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 525 | 265 | 329 | 265 | 329 | 265 | 239 | 265 | 265 | 239 | 340 | 265 | 239 | 265 | 269 | 239 | 269 |
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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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