
Surf Forecasts:
Arrieta surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NNE swell with 482 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrieta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Arrieta in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrieta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you—this outlook for Arrieta is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for decent paddle surfing. We’ve got a solid run of poor surf conditions, with only a couple of days that even flirt with being worth a look, and even then, it’s marginal at best. The swell’s hanging around, but the wind is a real buzzkill.
Let’s break it down. From Saturday, August 8th, right through to the end of the window on Sunday, August 23rd, the story is largely the same. We’re looking at a persistent NNE swell, around 5 ft to 7 ft, with a short, weak period of 6 to 8 seconds. The combined wave energy, while often in the moderate range (300–583), is just not being given a chance to shine. The wind is a constant issue—mostly a fresh cross-off or cross-shore breeze from the N or NNE, blowing at 15 to 22 mph. That’s churning up the surface, making for lumpy, choppy conditions. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The one day that almost breaks the spell is Sunday, August 16th. The morning session sees a drop in the wind to a moderate 12 mph cross-off, with the swell at 6 ft, period 7 seconds, and a combined energy of 430. The report calls it “marginal,” and I’d agree. It’s the only time the surf is even given a score of 1 out of 10. It’s clean, but the swell is still short-period and a bit messy. With the swell over 5 ft, this isn’t one for beginners. For a more experienced surfer, it might be worth a look, but keep expectations low.
After that, we slide back into the same poor pattern. The swell eventually drops to 3 ft by the final weekend, with even less energy. For a reef break that’s inconsistent and sheltered, needing that optimum N swell direction, the wind is just never cooperating. The setup here is more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session, given the persistent cross-shore wind and clean, but bumpy, wave faces.
So, the honest truth? There’s no standout, no gem to chase. The best of a bad bunch is that Sunday morning, August 16th, but even that’s a long shot. This is one of those stretches where you’re better off waiting for the next system to roll through. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a flat run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
438 | 349 | 326 | 369 | 334 | 265 | 373 | 330 | 214 | 268 | 247 | 233 | 240 | 227 | 189 | 194 | 212 | 214 | 255 | 321 | 428 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:54PM2.76m | 3:20AM2.47m | 3:34PM2.75m | 3:59AM2.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:37AM0.08m | 9:11PM-0.08m | 9:17AM0.06m | 9:49PM-0.04m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 10 | WNW 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 10 |
30 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 5 | 55 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 35 | 55 | 94 | 73 | 73 | 53 | 37 | 27 | 65 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | — | — | — | N 12 | WNW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 13 | NNW 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 8 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 50 | 43 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 35 | 48 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | NW 11 | N 16 | N 14 | W 7 | NNW 13 | — | — | N 13 | N 13 | NNW 13 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 33 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 21 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
438 | 349 | 326 | 369 | 334 | 265 | 373 | 330 | 214 | 268 | 247 | 233 | 240 | 227 | 189 | 194 | 212 | 214 | 255 | 321 | 428 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 329 | 269 | 46 | 269 | 269 | 269 | 269 | 525 | 46 | 269 | 46 | 269 | 239 | 239 | 46 | 46 | 269 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
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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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