Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
24.1°C
1.8° 

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


Arrieta surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, N swell with 701 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. 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 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 29th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. To be straight with you, this is a tough run for Arrieta. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for decent surfing. The conditions are just not cooperating – the wind is a mess and the swell quality is poor. There are no real standout days at all, and the first 14 days are all rated zero for a reason. The first hint of anything surfable doesn’t come until Monday the 7th of September, but even then it's only marginal. So we’re looking at a long gap of over a week from the start with nothing on offer. It’s a frustrating outlook, but the swell and wind just aren’t lining up.

Let’s break it down. The first time we see any wave energy worth mentioning is around Friday the 28th of August, with a 7 ft swell from the NNE, but it’s a short period of 6 seconds and the wind is a strong cross-shore at 25 mph. The combined energy hits 326 (moderate) but it’s all messy and lumpy – not for paddling. This pattern continues right through the end of August and into early September. The swell sticks around, even getting to 8 ft from the north on Saturday the 29th with 757 energy (moderate to strong), but again, the wind is a fresh cross-shore making it ugly. That kind of size with that wind is more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.

The best chance for a surf comes very late in the window. On Wednesday the 9th of September, we get a glimpse of something better. The morning shows a 2 ft swell from the NNW with a period of 10 seconds and a light cross-offshore breeze (9 mph). The combined energy is 294 (moderate). The conditions are described as "surfable waves but very ordinary." It’s not a classic, but it’s the cleanest and most rideable forecast in the whole outlook. The swell direction is NNW, which is a slight improvement for Arrieta’s setup, though its optimum is N, so it’s a bit off. Still, a gentle breeze and clean conditions make it the pick of a very poor bunch.

Then on Thursday the 10th of September, there’s a 2 ft swell from the WNW with a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and combined with a light wind (6 mph), the combined energy is 392 (moderate). For a reef break like Arrieta, that long period could produce some nice lines, but it’s small and the wave comment is still "surfable but very ordinary." It’s promising, but it’s well over a week away, so treat it as a long-range maybe.

In summary, there’s no true standout. The whole period is a frustrating mix of either too much wind, too short period, or just plain messy surf. The few days around the 9th and 10th of September are the only ones worth eyeing, but keep your expectations low. The forecast can change, and it’s not often it stays this poor for this long, so don’t lose hope.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
N
8
0.9
NNW
8
0.7
N
8
0.5
N
7
0.2
NNW
9
0.4
NNW
8
2
NNE
6
2.1
NNE
7
2.4
N
7
2.3
N
8
2.1
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8
1.5
NNW
10
1.7
N
9
1.6
N
7
1.5
N
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
0.9
NNW
10
1.6
NNE
6
1.8
NNE
7
2.1
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
109
57
27
8
23
320
456
636
601
504
425
465
279
218
191
232
135
207
327
469
Wind (km/h)
25
N
20
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
40
NNE
35
NNE
35
NNE
35
NNE
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NNE
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NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
25
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NNE
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NNE
35
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35
NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
1:37PM2.31m
1:56AM2.18m
2:08PM2.44m
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
Low Tide
7:22AM0.45m
7:50PM0.31m
7:53AM0.32m
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
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7:28
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7:30
7:31
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8:22
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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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