Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 1,074 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee or a beer, depending on the time of day. Let's talk Arrieta. This forecast is a bit of a tough row to hoe for us paddle surfers, to be honest. The overall pattern shows a lot of wind and messy conditions for the first week and a half, making it a real grind. There's a single shining window right at the start of September that's worth circling on the calendar, but outside of that, it's a long stretch of no-go.
We're looking at Saturday, August 29th, through to Monday, September 8th, as a fairly barren run. It's not ideal, but for this spot and the time of year, a blank run like this isn't totally out of the ordinary; the wind just tends to mess with things.
Now, the real standout for this whole 16 days is Thursday, September 3rd. Seriously, that afternoon session is the one to aim for. The swell from the NNE is going to be a clean 6ft with a moderate energy behind it (431). What makes it special is the wind: it goes completely glassy that afternoon. You just don't get many days like that at Arrieta, so you'll be surfing smooth, clean lines. Just be aware, this spot is a reef break and it's inconsistent, so you might have to wait for the sets. Also, with the word *sometimes* for crowds on a setup like this, it’s going to be busy because everyone will be chasing the same glassy window. The water temperature? About average for this time of year, a little on the warmer side, which is nice.
Before that, the run from the 29th through to the 2nd of September is just poor. We've got a decent sized swell building – up to 10ft on the morning of the 2nd (1074 energy) – but the cross-shore wind is howling at 25 mph, creating lumpy, messy conditions. Not worth it for paddle surfing; frankly, that setup with the size and the onshore wind looks more interesting for kite surfing.
After the 3rd, the run continues. Friday the 4th actually has some offshore wind from the NW, but the swell drops right off to 4ft and the energy is weak (211). It's surfable but very ordinary. It's all just small, short-period windswell after that, with mostly cross-shore wind again. The last few days of the forecast, from the 12th and into the 13th of September, we see a long-period groundswell (15 and 15 second periods) from the WNW and NW, but the heights are tiny – between 1ft and 3ft. For a reef break like Arrieta, that long-period swell is usually great for shape, but there just isn't enough size to hold it together.
So, to boil it down: circle Wednesday the 3rd of September for that glassy afternoon. That's the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
668 | 551 | 786 | 320 | 311 | 261 | 366 | 419 | 319 | 456 | 555 | 768 | 1074 | 979 | 666 | 547 | 427 | 259 | 222 | 196 | 196 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 6:02AM2.08m | 6:31PM1.99m | 7:04AM1.93m | 7:48PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:09PM0.53m | 00:37AM0.62m | 1:19PM0.69m | 1:56AM0.78m | |||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | — | W 13 | W 12 | S 15 | S 15 | NNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
668 | 551 | 133 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 75 | 14 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 427 | 259 | 222 | 196 | 196 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | — | NNW 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 12 | W 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 10 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 10 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
277 | 260 | 786 | 320 | 311 | 261 | 366 | 419 | 319 | 456 | 555 | 768 | 1074 | 979 | 666 | 547 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 341 | 341 | 329 | 239 | 265 | 46 | 260 | 239 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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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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