Arrieta Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.13° N 13.46° W

Arrieta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Arrieta sea temperature is
23.1° C
1.2° 

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


Arrieta surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 618 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 8th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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 on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Well, to be straight with you, this is a bit of a tough stretch. We're looking at Arrieta, a sheltered reef break that likes a good northerly swell, but the wind and the conditions are just not playing ball for a long time. The good news is there's a glimmer of hope right at the very end of the window.

The whole story here is a long, frustrating wait. From now, right through until the morning of Thursday, August 20th, it's a write-off. That's basically two weeks of poor surf conditions. It's not that there's no swell – there's plenty of it, with moderate wave energy most days, and a solid 8ft on the 6th – but the wind is a constant problem. A fresh, strong cross-shore or cross-offshore breeze from the N or NNE is just wrecking the surface, making it lumpy, choppy, and messy. Even when the notes say "clean," the wind is still too strong to enjoy it. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 74°, which is nice, but it doesn't help the surf.

The first real sign of life doesn't show up until the morning of Thursday, August 20th. Things finally start to line up. The swell is still a solid 6ft from the N, with a period of 9 seconds and moderate energy. The wind swings around to a light offshore from the NNW, blowing at just 9 mph. That's clean. The conditions are still called "marginal," but it’s a massive step up from what we've been seeing. Thursday afternoon looks even better, with a 6ft N swell and the same light NNW offshore breeze.

Friday the 21st still has some surfable 6ft N swell, but the wind shifts back to the north and picks up, making it only "very ordinary." The tide might be a factor here too.

So, the standout is Thursday, August 20th. There's no other day that comes close. The swell size (6ft to 6ft) is solid for Arrieta, and the light offshore wind from the NNW should make it clean and good shape for a reef break. The period is 9 seconds, which is fine for a short-period swell, but not the long, powerful groundswell that really makes the reef sing. Still, after two weeks of nothing, this is your best shot. Keep in mind, Arrieta is an inconsistent spot, so when it turns on, it's a treat, but it's not a given. Crowds are possible, so get there early.

Summing up: a brutal 14-day wait for one decent morning. The rest is just a kite surfer's dream with that constant wind. Hang in there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
6
Friday
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Saturday
8
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
NE
8
2.1
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8
2.1
NNE
7
2.1
NNE
8
2.1
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2.1
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2.2
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1.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
682
560
456
481
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618
563
426
438
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344
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447
405
516
456
348
316
248
241
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
30
N
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:00PM1.92m
8:47AM1.88m
9:29PM1.85m
10:15AM1.93m
10:59PM1.91m
11:32AM2.08m
00:11AM2.06m
12:34PM2.30m
1:08AM2.23m
1:25PM2.51m
1:56AM2.36m
2:11PM2.67m
2:40AM2.45m
Low Tide
1:36PM0.68m
2:16AM0.67m
3:02PM0.72m
3:45AM0.71m
4:38PM0.65m
5:10AM0.62m
5:55PM0.47m
6:16AM0.47m
6:55PM0.26m
7:09AM0.31m
7:45PM0.08m
7:55AM0.17m
8:30PM-0.04m
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7:16
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7:20
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8:42
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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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