
Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NNE 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM. 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 (Sat 1st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the Arrieta forecast for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, and we’ll have to be patient.
The outlook starts off grim. For the first week and a half, from Thursday the 30th of July right through to Monday the 10th of August, the surf is basically a write-off. The wind is just too strong and from the wrong directions, mostly cross or cross-off at 12 to 22 mph, and the wave quality is described as “poor” basically every session. The swell is a short-period, wind-driven affair, mostly around 4 ft to 6 ft from the NNE, with a period of just 6 to 7 seconds, so the waves will be choppy and weak. The combined energy stays in the low to moderate range (179 to 363). You’d be fighting a losing battle.
Honestly, the only highlight in that whole stretch is a tiny window on Saturday morning, the 1st of August. The wind drops to a light 6 mph, and it goes a little cross-offshore, making things clean. The swell is small, 4 ft from the NNE, with a period of 7 seconds, giving a combined energy of 215 – moderate. It’s described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s the best we get for the first ten days, so if you’re desperate, you could squeak a session in there, but don’t expect much.
Then, things get a little more interesting. From Tuesday the 11th of August through to Wednesday the 12th, we see a pulse of slightly bigger, more energetic swell. The swell height jumps to 7 ft to 7 ft coming from the NNE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps into a strong bracket (498 to 558). The wind is a moderate 12 to 16 mph from the north, cross-offshore, so the faces will be clean. The catch is that the forecast notes say “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” At 7 ft to 7 ft, this is getting into the “too big for beginners” territory, but it’s still manageable for most intermediates. It’s the only real standout in the whole 16 days, but it’s a week and a half away, so treat it as promising but not locked in.
After that, it’s back to poor conditions from Thursday the 13th of August onward, with the wind picking back up to 22 to 25 mph, making a mess of things.
The water temp at the start of the period is 74°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
To sum it up: the first 10 days are a bust. The one shot at a clean wave with some energy is on the 11th and 12th of August. Keep your eyes on that, but don’t hold your breath for the rest of it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
333 | 306 | 286 | 249 | 181 | 124 | 118 | 117 | 117 | 165 | 222 | 307 | 243 | 186 | 251 | 227 | 205 | 284 | 229 | 170 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:26AM2.22m | 3:39PM2.47m | 3:58AM2.24m | 4:10PM2.46m | 4:31AM2.23m | 4:43PM2.41m | 5:06AM2.19m | 5:19PM2.33m | 5:45AM2.12m | 6:01PM2.20m | 6:31AM2.03m | 6:52PM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:19PM0.24m | 9:21AM0.27m | 9:51PM0.22m | 9:53AM0.27m | 10:22PM0.22m | 10:26AM0.30m | 10:55PM0.26m | 11:02AM0.37m | 11:32PM0.33m | 11:43AM0.46m | 00:14AM0.43m | 12:32PM0.57m | 1:06AM0.56m | |||||||
— | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
19 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 181 | 124 | 81 | 73 | 53 | 48 | 63 | 48 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 47 | 26 | 75 | 71 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | N 8 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | N 11 | NNW 11 |
11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 68 | 83 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 24 | 12 | — | 5 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 12 | WNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | — | N 12 | N 11 | N 9 | N 9 | — | NW 11 | — | — | NW 11 | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 |
— | — | 6 | 12 | 7 | 8 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 |
333 | 306 | 286 | 249 | — | — | 118 | 117 | 117 | 165 | 222 | 307 | 243 | 186 | 251 | 227 | 205 | 284 | 229 | 170 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 341 | 329 | 56 | 329 | 4 | 0 | 156 | 45 | 340 | 336 | 329 | 46 | 46 | 273 | 340 | 340 | 46 | 340 | 340 | 329 |
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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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