Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, N swell with 786 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I gotta be straight with you – looking at this 16-day window for Arrieta, it's a tough stretch. We’ve got a long, frustrating gap before anything really gets going.
Right now, through the end of August and into the first week of September, it’s messy. That cross-shore wind is just wrecking everything. We’ve got some moderate energy building, especially around the 28th and 29th of August, with combined swell energy hitting 349 and 880, but it’s all coming with a stiff onshore breeze and a short, weak period. The wave comment is just "poor surf conditions" and a score of 0. It’s a lake out there, not a surf break. You’d be better off on a kiteboard than a paddleboard if you’re desperate.
That clean spell finally arrives from the 31st of August onwards, with that cross-off wind from the north. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. But even with the wind cleaning up, the waves are super weak and inconsistent. The energy is low – we’re talking values of 143 up to 605, but most of it is in the 200-400 range. It’s only on the 4th and 5th of September that we get a "surfable but very ordinary" call, with tiny waves of 3 ft to 4 ft from the north. It's ankle-snappers, boys.
The real standout, the only one worth circling on your calendar, is the 9th and 10th of September. That’s over a week away, so the certainty’s a bit lower, but it’s the only time we get a "good surf conditions" call. On the morning of Wednesday the 9th, we’ve got a 7 ft swell from the NE, with a light 6 mph breeze from the NNW. That means clean, lined-up waves. The combined swell energy is solid at 675. The Thursday morning the 10th looks similar, with 7 ft from the NNE and a light 9 mph breeze. This is the best of the window, but it’s a reef break that’s inconsistent, so bring your patience and look for the sets.
Overall, it’s a long wait for a short window of fun. Keep your expectations low and your eyes on the 9th of September.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NNW 9 | N 13 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNW 11 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 8 | 3 | 349 | 558 | 636 | 643 | 504 | 786 | 577 | 473 | 294 | 225 | 231 | 189 | 285 | 394 | 403 | 481 | 438 | 337 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:16AM2.23m | 5:36PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:18AM0.37m | 11:43PM0.44m | |||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 9 | N 13 | — | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | W 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | S 14 | N 12 | N 11 | NW 8 | S 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 8 | 3 | — | 31 | 189 | 643 | 153 | 133 | 98 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 59 | 107 | 47 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NE 7 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 28 | 83 | 169 | 349 | 558 | 636 | 237 | 504 | 786 | 577 | 473 | 294 | 225 | 231 | 189 | 285 | 394 | 403 | 481 | 438 | 337 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 525 | 345 | 340 | 383 | 345 | 341 | 341 | 239 | 340 | 265 | 239 | 46 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 260 | 239 | 46 |
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