Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
24.0°C
1.8° 

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


Arrieta surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, N swell with 1,839 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 29th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way for Arrieta, that sheltered little reef set-up. It's a tricky stretch ahead, so let's be honest about it right off the bat.

Right now and for the first few days, it's a bit of a write-off. We've got a solid NNW swell pushing in around 6 ft on Monday the 24th, with moderate wave energy (929), but that NNE wind is howling cross-shore, creating a nasty cross-chop. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there, but it's not going to make the poor conditions any more inviting. Monday and Tuesday are a no-go for a proper surf. The swell drops a little by mid-week, but the wind stays messy, only cleaning up slightly on Tuesday afternoon with a cross-off breeze. There's a real gap of several days here with absolutely no recommendations, nothing but 'poor surf conditions' in the forecast.

Honestly, the only time things start looking interesting is right at the tail end, on Tuesday the 8th of September. That morning, we finally see some light winds, a gentle breeze swinging offshore, and a clean 4 ft groundswell from the north with a solid 9-second period. The combined energy is still moderate at 463, but the stars finally align. This is the standout window, the only time in the whole 16-day stretch where the conditions look good enough to paddle out. For a spot that’s inconsistent and tricky to catch right, this is a promising but late-breaking opportunity. It’s a long way off, so treat it as a potential gem, but don't book the week off work yet.

The rest of the first week goes from bad to just plain messy. That swell builds again, hitting 8 ft and over 8 ft towards the end of the month, but the wind is howling onshore or strong cross-shore – too big for beginners, and not clean for anyone else. That surge around the 29th of August (1700 combined energy) is a beast, but it'll be a washing machine. By the time we hit the start of September, the swell is solidly in the 10 ft to 12 ft range, pushing north-east energy straight into the shore, but again, the wind is a problem. That combination of big, powerful waves and cross-off winds might make it look tempting, but for a sheltered reef, it's more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. It's just too raw.

So, the honest truth: Arrieta is a no-go for the next couple of weeks. There's a massive gap with no real surf on offer. Keep an eye on that Tuesday the 8th of September. If the forecast holds, we might just get a clean, fun window at the very end. Until then, leave the board in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NNW
12
1.7
NNW
11
1.5
NNW
11
1.5
NNW
10
1.4
NNW
10
1.2
NNW
9
1.1
N
8
1
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8
1
N
8
0.1
NW
10
0.3
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9
1.6
NNE
6
2
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7
2.2
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7
2.5
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8
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12
1.7
NNW
11
2.1
N
11
2
N
10
1.6
NNE
7
1.8
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
923
705
511
425
327
243
165
129
114
4
15
176
361
522
836
1662
711
991
770
244
367
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
N
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
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NNE
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NNE
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25
N
20
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:25PM1.96m
00:50AM1.90m
1:03PM2.14m
1:25AM2.05m
1:37PM2.31m
1:56AM2.18m
2:08PM2.44m
2:27AM2.29m
2:38PM2.54m
2:58AM2.37m
3:09PM2.58m
3:29AM2.40m
3:41PM2.57m
Low Tide
6:08AM0.76m
6:43PM0.61m
6:48AM0.60m
7:18PM0.45m
7:22AM0.45m
7:50PM0.31m
7:53AM0.32m
8:20PM0.19m
8:24AM0.22m
8:50PM0.11m
8:55AM0.16m
9:20PM0.07m
9:27AM0.14m
9:51PM0.08m
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7:26
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7:28
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7:30
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8:24
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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