
Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NNE swell with 386 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking in the water at Arrieta.
Honestly, for the next 16 days, it’s a tough stretch. The forecast is littered with “poor surf conditions” – that’s just the reality of it. The swell is coming in from the North and North-Northeast, but the wind is a constant challenge. For a reef break that’s sheltered and needs the optimum swell from the North, the wind is almost always a cross-off or cross-shore, and it’s howling. There’s no real standout, clean, glassy window to get excited about. The water is sitting at 73°F which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re getting frustrated.
The first few days of August are a write-off. Saturday the 1st through Monday the 3rd, you’re looking at 4ft to 6ft of short-period, weak windswell, but it’s all under a stiff Northerly breeze. The combined energy is weak to moderate (217 to 362), but the wind is just ruining it. The “clean” label in the data is deceiving – it’s clean in the sense of no rain, but it’s not clean surf. It’s cross-off wind, which is better than onshore, but it’s still not the offshore glass we want.
Things get a little more interesting around Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th. The swell starts to build. On Thursday morning, we’re looking at 7ft from the North-Northeast with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 586. That’s moderate wave energy. The wind is a cross-off 16 mph from the North, which is about the best we see all period. It’s still not perfect, but it’s the closest thing to a window. The swell is getting up there though – over 5ft, so it’s starting to get a bit much for beginners, and the cross-off wind will make it a bit tricky to get into the lineup.
Then Friday the 14th afternoon, the swell hits 8ft from the North-Northeast, with an 8-second period and a combined energy of 818. That’s getting into strong wave energy territory. The wind is a cross-off 16 mph from the North, and the surf is described as “marginal” – the first time it’s not a total zero. This is the best on offer, but I’m not getting excited. The wind is still moderate, and the swell is a bit lumpy.
The real problem is the weekend of the 15th and 16th. The swell goes huge – 10ft on Saturday morning, with a 9-second period and a combined energy of 1265. That is very strong wave energy. But this is now a 8ft+ swell, which is expert-only territory. The wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore, which will turn that big swell into a messy, lumpy, dangerous beast. This is a reef break, and a big, messy north swell on a reef is not a fun paddle. For a smaller, more sheltered spot like Arrieta, that’s just too much raw power.
So, the bottom line: there is no day in this 16-day stretch that I’d recommend you go out of your way for. The Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th have the best chance of a few waves, but it’s still a gamble. You’d be surfing a moderate-sized, short-period swell under a cross-off breeze. The surf is “poor” for a reason. The forecast is pretty reliable near-term, and the long-range looks even worse. I’d say sit this one out. The sea will come back to life eventually.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | WNW 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
110 | 108 | 117 | 167 | 145 | 235 | 286 | 175 | 213 | 251 | 189 | 162 | 244 | 210 | 193 | 343 | 337 | 198 | 146 | 110 | 386 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:10PM2.46m | 4:31AM2.23m | 4:43PM2.41m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22PM0.22m | 10:26AM0.30m | 10:55PM0.26m | 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 | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | WNW 9 |
83 | 81 | 73 | 53 | 145 | 63 | 48 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 47 | 26 | 47 | 65 | 63 | 54 | 59 | 57 | 98 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | N 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 |
16 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 48 | 17 | 25 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 9 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | — | — | NW 11 | — | N 11 | N 8 | N 11 | — | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — |
8 | — | 3 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 9 | 22 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 10 |
110 | 108 | 117 | 167 | 47 | 235 | 286 | 175 | 213 | 251 | 189 | 162 | 244 | 210 | 193 | 343 | 337 | 198 | 146 | 110 | 386 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 45 | 239 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 286 | 340 | 46 | 286 | 340 | 286 | 286 | 340 | 269 | 269 | 269 | 384 |
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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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