Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with N 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about Arrieta.
Honestly, looking at the next 16 days, it's a tough stretch for this spot. We're looking at a long gap of poor conditions before a very brief window of potential. The water is a touch warmer than normal for late August, sitting around 75°, which is nice, but it doesn't mean much when the wind is howling.
For the first several days, from Thursday the 20th through to the end of the month, it's nearly all cross-off and cross-shore winds, mostly from the north and north-northeast, running at 12 to 28 mph. That's messy. The swell is there, but it's short-period windswell, mostly 3 to 5 feet, with weak to moderate combined energy (220 to 613). The conditions are just too chopped up for a good paddle.
Now, there's a glimmer on Sunday the 23rd. The afternoon shows a clean-up with a gentler 9 mph cross-off breeze from the north. The swell bumps up to 4 feet from the NNW, but the big story is the period jumping to 14 seconds. That's a long-period groundswell, and the combined energy hits a strong 762. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions," and for a reef break, that long-period energy could really line up. This is the standout of the whole forecast. A long period like this at a reef break like Arrieta often means better shaped, more powerful waves, though the sets will be more spaced out.
Monday the 24th morning still has some potential with that same NNW swell, a bit bigger at 6 feet, and a 12-second period pushing energy up to 776. The wind is still light and cross-off from the north, keeping it clean. This is the only other session that looks worth a look. However, that swell height is over 5 feet, so it's getting a bit much for true beginners. The wind shifts in the afternoon, picking up and coming cross-shore, which ruins it.
From Tuesday the 25th onward, the winds back to the north-northeast and freshen up again. The swell gets bigger, but it's all short-period, choppy junk. We see some serious energy values in the thousands by the end of August and into September, but with 22 to 28 mph cross-shore winds, this is more of a windsurfing or kitesurfing show than a surf session. The waves will be big and ugly.
So, to sum it up: the entire 16-day window is a bust except for Sunday afternoon the 23rd and maybe Monday morning the 24th. Sunday is the pick. For a wave that's inconsistent naturally, it's a rare treat when it turns on, so keep your eyes on that one. The rest of the time, you're better off finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu night, light winds from the N by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 10 | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 16 | N 15 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
173 | 143 | 139 | 139 | 142 | 106 | 183 | 602 | 1103 | 689 | 592 | 426 | 356 | 254 | 127 | 94 | 60 | 5 | 4 | 161 | 444 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:42AM1.66m | 9:38PM1.55m | 10:21AM1.67m | 11:10PM1.61m | 11:36AM1.80m | 00:09AM1.75m | 12:25PM1.96m | 00:50AM1.90m | 1:03PM2.14m | 1:25AM2.05m | 1:37PM2.31m | 1:56AM2.18m | 2:08PM2.44m | 2:27AM2.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:10PM0.96m | 3:43AM0.99m | 4:55PM0.91m | 5:13AM0.90m | 6:00PM0.77m | 6:08AM0.76m | 6:43PM0.61m | 6:48AM0.60m | 7:18PM0.45m | 7:22AM0.45m | 7:50PM0.31m | 7:53AM0.32m | 8:20PM0.19m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 12 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | N 15 | NNW 9 | NNW 13 |
19 | 18 | 13 | 49 | 142 | 86 | 183 | 602 | 1103 | 689 | 592 | 426 | 356 | 254 | 127 | 94 | 60 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | N 11 | NNW 10 | N 12 | N 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 10 | W 8 | — | W 10 | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 16 | N 11 | NNW 14 | — |
3 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 89 | 106 | 44 | 130 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 18 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | N 12 | N 14 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 17 | N 11 | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — |
4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 28 | 38 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
173 | 143 | 139 | 139 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 27 | 73 | 119 | 161 | 444 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 265 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 269 | 46 | 340 | 46 | 383 | 358 | 525 | 329 |
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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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