
Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, NNW swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with N 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Right, grab a coffee – let’s have a look at Arrieta for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook for Arrieta is pretty grim. It’s a sheltered reef that needs the right direction, and for the vast majority of this 16-day window, what’s on offer is just not worth paddling out for. The swell window is barely open, with tiny, weak waves and cross or cross-off winds that will keep things from ever cleaning up properly. The first recommendation doesn’t show up until the 12th of July, so we’ve got a dead run from now until then.
We’ll start from the 12th. On Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th, the swell bumps up a little – around 3ft to 3ft from the NW and NNW, with a short 8 to 9 second period. The wave energy climbs into the moderate range (191) but the winds are a fresh cross-shore, churning up a lumpy cross-chop. It’s going to be messy. Not a standout. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The 15th of July, Wednesday, is the pick of the entire run. Swell pushes to 4ft from the north, period still a short 8 seconds, but the energy is solidly moderate (200). The wind swings to a cross-offshore breeze from the north, keeping the faces clean. For a sheltered reef like this, that’s the best chance you’ll get for a few grindy, lined-up waves. It’s an inconsistent break, so don’t expect non-stop action – wait for the sets, and you’ll be rewarded. Crowds are possible here.
After that, it drops right off again on the 16th, back to tiny knee-high slop. Then there’s a serious pulse for the 17th and into the 18th of July. We’re talking 7ft to 8ft from the NNE, still a short period around 8 seconds, but the energy spikes into the strong range (well over 600). That’s a big push for this spot! However, the winds are either cross or cross-off, and at this size, with a short period, it’s going to be a washing machine out there. This is expert-only territory – over 8ft for a bit on the 19th, with 812 of energy. The swell direction from the NNE is not the optimum N direction this reef likes, so it might be fat and shutting down. I’d say this setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing at Arrieta – the conditions will be powerful and tough to manage.
The run holds some size into the 21st, with 6ft from the north and cleaner cross-off winds, but the period stays short, so it’s still a lumpy, powerful grind for experienced surfers only.
Honestly, the only true standout in this whole stretch is Wednesday the 15th – it’s not perfect, but for Arrieta in this pattern, that’s as good as it gets. The rest is either flat or too gnarly for the average surfer.
Stay patient out there.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NE 6 | WNW 8 | NNE 5 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 |
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84 | 82 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 35 | 95 | 92 | 264 | |
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 | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:19AM1.97m | 6:35PM2.13m | 7:10AM1.93m | 7:27PM2.06m | 8:10AM1.91m | 8:32PM1.99m | 9:20AM1.92m | 9:47PM1.98m | 10:32AM2.00m | 11:03PM2.04m | 11:39AM2.14m | 00:11AM2.15m | 12:39PM2.31m | 1:11AM2.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:14PM0.59m | 00:53AM0.51m | 1:06PM0.66m | 1:49AM0.55m | 2:11PM0.70m | 2:54AM0.58m | 3:27PM0.68m | 4:07AM0.56m | 4:44PM0.59m | 5:17AM0.49m | 5:55PM0.43m | 6:20AM0.38m | 6:56PM0.26m | ||||||||
7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NE 6 | N 7 | NNE 5 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 |
16 | 14 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 35 | 95 | 92 | 264 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 6 | N 13 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 13 | NW 8 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | S 13 |
15 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 30 | 40 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NE 6 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 7 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 13 | N 11 | WNW 5 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | — |
12 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 39 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 4 | NNE 5 | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
84 | 82 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 23 | — | 34 | 42 | 53 | 65 | 72 | 59 | 47 | 45 | 58 | 35 | 20 | 20 | 30 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 345 | 391 | 1455 | 1455 | 391 | 340 | 324 | 340 | 336 | 340 | 340 | 265 | 265 | 257 | 260 | 260 | 46 | 265 | 239 | 46 |
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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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