Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking.

Look, I won’t lie to you, the next couple of weeks at Arrieta are mostly a write-off. This spot is a sheltered reef, it’s inconsistent, and for most of this outlook, the conditions just aren’t lining up for a good paddle. We’ve got a real dry spell coming.

The only window that even gets a nod is Friday morning, July 3rd. That’s your best shot. Swell is a clean 5ft from the North, with a solid 9-second period. The combined swell energy is moderate (425). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, and with clear skies, it’s going to be glassy. This is the one time it all clicks, but remember, Arrieta is an advanced reef break and it’s inconsistent, so even then it’s not a guarantee you’ll get set after set. Crowds are possible.

After that morning, the quality drops off a cliff. Friday afternoon goes marginal with a light cross-shore chop.

From Saturday the 4th all the way through to Saturday the 18th, the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” We’re looking at a solid two-week gap with nothing worth chasing. The swell hangs around, sometimes getting up to a chunky 8ft by the 18th, but the wind is always blowing 12-22 mph from the north, usually cross-offshore, which just trashes the surface. Even when the swell energy gets strong (up to 859 on the 18th), the conditions are described as poor. The period drops to short, junky 6-8 seconds for most of it, making it a messy, blown-out affair.

Honestly, if you’re dying for a paddle, Friday morning, July 3rd is your one and only shot. Otherwise, with that much wind and that little quality, this setup looks way more interesting for a kite surfer than a surfer holding a longboard.

Rusty.

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