Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
23.0° C
1.7° 

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


Arrieta surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 600 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’re looking at the Arrieta forecast for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be honest with you – it’s a rough stretch. This is a sheltered reef that needs specific conditions, and for the entire 16-day window, it’s just not lining up. The water temp is sitting at a warm 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a little bonus, but it doesn’t help the waves.

From Wednesday the 15th of July right through to the end of the month, every single entry is marked as "poor surf conditions." We’re looking at a solid blank run here. The swell starts tiny, with combined wave energy around 73 (weak) on Wednesday, building into moderate energy through the weekend. By the 22nd, we’re seeing swells hitting 6 ft to 8 ft, with energy jumping into the 500s and 600s (moderate), and by the 25th, it’s pumping up to 10 ft with energy over 1200 (strong). That’s a lot of water moving around, but the problem is the wind. It’s almost always cross or cross-off, and when it’s cross-off, the sets are clean, but the swell direction is coming from the N to NNE, and Arrieta’s optimum is from the N – that’s about as close as we get, but the quality just isn’t there on the scoreboard.

The 25th of July Saturday morning stands out with an 8 ft swell from the NNE, a 9-second period, and energy at 1198 (strong). It’s clean, but the forecast calls it "marginal." That’s the closest we get to something rideable, but with an 8 ft swell, this is expert-only territory, and the period is a bit short for a reef to really hold its shape. That afternoon, it jumps to 10 ft with even more energy, but the wind swings to a strong breeze, making it messy.

Honestly, if you’re a paddle surfer, I’d leave the board at home. This setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than for us, especially on those days with 18-25 mph winds and a clean cross-off. The wind is consistent, the swell is there, but the surf quality is shot. For surfing, there’s nothing to recommend. It’s a long, quiet stretch – sometimes it just happens in a sheltered spot like this.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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81
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167
199
312
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382
362
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297
302
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270
345
375
456
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
25
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NNE
30
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High Tide
3:11PM2.70m
3:41AM2.41m
3:57PM2.71m
4:26AM2.36m
4:41PM2.64m
5:10AM2.26m
5:26PM2.50m
5:54AM2.14m
6:11PM2.31m
6:40AM2.01m
6:58PM2.10m
7:31AM1.89m
7:52PM1.90m
Low Tide
9:29PM-0.04m
9:37AM0.12m
10:15PM-0.01m
10:21AM0.17m
11:00PM0.09m
11:04AM0.27m
11:43PM0.24m
11:48AM0.41m
00:27AM0.41m
12:35PM0.57m
1:13AM0.59m
1:29PM0.72m
2:05AM0.74m
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7:03
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8:53
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Temp °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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