Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
22.6° C
0.8° 

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


Arrieta surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with 714 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 1PM. 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 Powerful 1PM (Thu 6th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Arrieta. This is a reef set-up, sheltered, and it likes swell from the north. The water temp is running about 73°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year—nothing unusual.

Honestly, the whole 16-day outlook is a rough one. The swell shows up, but the quality just isn’t there. From Sunday the 2nd through the first week, we’ve got a lot of wind—mostly cross-off from the north, blowing 18 to 25 mph. That’s a fresh breeze, and while it keeps the surface clean-looking, the wave report says “poor surf conditions” every single time. Swell is mostly from the NNE and NE, running 4 ft to 8 ft, but the period is short—only 6 to 8 seconds. That’s wind swell, not groundswell. The combined energy starts at 190 (weak) and climbs into the 400s and 500s (moderate), but it’s not translating into good waves. The direction isn’t matching the optimum north swell, so Arrieta isn’t really firing.

Into the second week, it’s the same grind. Wind stays strong, swell holds around 5 ft to 8 ft, and the period never gets above 8 seconds. There’s a spike in energy around the 15th and 16th of August, with combined energy hitting 941 (strong) and swell at 8 ft, but that’s getting big for a reef that’s inconsistent. At that size, with short period and cross-off wind, it’s going to be a messy, bumpy affair. For a break rated for advanced surfers that only breaks sometimes, you need clean, long-period swell with light wind. We’re not getting that.

No standout sessions here. No day where the stars align. The wind is always up, the swell is short and lumpy, and the direction is off. If you’re into kite surfing, this setup might look fun—strong cross-off wind and plenty of chop—but for paddle surfing, it’s a hard pass. The whole 16 days is a stretch of poor surf quality. Arrieta can be a gem, but this forecast is a dry spell. It doesn’t usually stay flat forever, but for now, I’d say sit this one out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.6
NNE
7
1.5
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1.6
NNE
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1.9
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1.7
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1.7
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1.4
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
229
198
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352
259
253
407
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452
661
620
464
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533
473
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416
311
302
180
156
Wind (km/h)
30
N
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
35
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:06AM2.19m
5:19PM2.33m
5:45AM2.12m
6:01PM2.20m
6:31AM2.03m
6:52PM2.05m
7:30AM1.93m
8:00PM1.92m
8:47AM1.88m
9:29PM1.85m
10:15AM1.93m
10:59PM1.91m
11:32AM2.08m
00:11AM2.06m
Low Tide
11:02AM0.37m
11:32PM0.33m
11:43AM0.46m
00:14AM0.43m
12:32PM0.57m
1:06AM0.56m
1:36PM0.68m
2:16AM0.67m
3:02PM0.72m
3:45AM0.71m
4:38PM0.65m
5:10AM0.62m
5:55PM0.47m
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8:44
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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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