Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
23.8°C
1.3° 

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


Arrieta surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, N swell with 488 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with NNE 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 (Sep 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 12th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. There’s a whole lot of blown-out, chopped-up surf on the horizon, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it. For the first stretch, we’re looking at a lot of cross-shore wind and messy conditions. It’s a long bumpy road before we see anything with real promise, and even then, it’s a bit of a tease.

We kick things off with a series of poor days. The swell is there, but it’s all over the place, coming in from the north-northeast with short, weak periods. The energy is moderate at best, with values like (407) and (334), but it’s just not organised. The wind is a constant problem, ruining what could otherwise be a fun little pulse. This is a stretch where you’re better off doing anything else.

The real kicker arrives on Thursday the 17th. The swell starts to build, with the energy jumping into strong territory, hitting (617) and then (685). By Friday the 18th, it gets serious. We’re looking at 8ft of north-northeast swell with the energy blowing past a thousand–(1179) and (1067)–that is some serious grunt. But here's the catch: it’s still these short, 8 to 9 second periods, and the wind is a strong, clean cross-offshore. That means it’ll be big and powerful, but with that short period, it could be a bit unruly. This is not for the faint of heart. At 8ft, this is expert territory, no question about it. For the average surfer, that’s a pass. There’s a chance the setup looks more interesting for the kite crowd than the paddle crew.

Then it backs off a touch into the 19th, but the conditions are marginal at best. The energy is still there on the morning of the 19th at (1198), but the wind swings to a cross-shore and puts a chop on it, dropping the quality. It’s a frustrating end to the week with all that power and nowhere clean to ride it.

So, to be honest, if you’re looking for the standout, there isn’t one in the true sense. The only real highlight is that pulse of size on the 18th for the expert crew out at Arrieta. It’s an inconsistent spot at the best of times, and this is no exception. With 8ft of north-northeast swell, it’s going to be a heavy, charging sort of day. If you've got the skills and the nerve, it could be epic, but you'll be taking your life in your hands. For everyone else, this stretch is a write-off.

-Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
12
1.3
NNE
6
0.8
NW
12
1.3
N
7
1.4
N
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.9
N
8
1.9
N
8
1.9
N
8
1.8
N
8
1.8
NNE
8
1.6
NNE
8
1.5
N
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
165
143
172
173
212
292
276
297
297
255
255
308
419
441
488
432
437
324
265
232
121
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
25
NE
30
N
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
35
N
35
N
35
N
25
N
25
N
25
NNE
15
NNE
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
11:28AM2.11m
00:09AM2.05m
12:25PM2.34m
00:58AM2.24m
1:12PM2.54m
1:40AM2.38m
1:53PM2.67m
2:18AM2.48m
2:31PM2.72m
2:54AM2.51m
3:07PM2.69m
3:28AM2.49m
3:42PM2.57m
Low Tide
5:11AM0.68m
5:57PM0.43m
6:11AM0.49m
6:48PM0.23m
6:58AM0.31m
7:31PM0.07m
7:39AM0.16m
8:09PM-0.03m
8:17AM0.07m
8:44PM-0.05m
8:52AM0.05m
9:17PM-0.00m
9:27AM0.08m
9:49PM0.10m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:08
8:07
8:06
8:05
8:04
8:02
8:01
 mm
Temp °C
22
23
23
23
25
23
23
23
22
22
22
21
22
23
22
22
23
22
23
24
23
Feels °C
22
23
23
23
24
22
22
22
21
19
18
17
19
20
20
21
23
23
26
26
25
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder
How to use the Wavefinder 
submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Arrieta:

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Arrieta surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


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.

Arrieta is 12 km (7 miles) from Teguise. If you plan a holiday in Lanzarote, look for hotels and other accommodation in Teguise. Teguise has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

Nearest locationNearest