Arue Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Arue Beach.

Honestly, I’m gonna level with you – it’s a pretty bleak stretch ahead. This is one of those periods where the ocean just isn't cooperating for a proper surf, so you might want to save your wax for another time altogether. We’ve got a solid 16-day window here, but the first real chance to even think about getting wet doesn't show until Tuesday afternoon, the 15th of September, and even then it’s a big maybe.

For the first few days, from Sunday the 13th right through to Tuesday morning, the 15th, it’s all poor surf conditions. The wave heights are tiny – under 3 ft – and the combined swell energy is well under 100, mostly sitting between 8 and 84, which is just plain weak. Wind is mostly cross-off or cross-on, and not helping matters at all. It’s a write-off.

Then, on Tuesday afternoon, the 15th, we get the first and only moment that isn't a total washout. The swell drops even more to 2 ft from the WSW, but the period stretches out to 12 seconds, giving it some long-period groundswell feel. The combined energy bumps up to 112 (moderate), which is the most we’ll see for a while. And here’s the kicker – the wind goes completely glassy. That’s a rare treat. So you’ve got surfable waves, but it's "very ordinary" at best. It’s small, clean, and the best option on offer, but don’t expect any barrels. For 2 ft waves, this is really only for the longboard or a foamie.

After that little tease, it’s back to the doldrums. Wednesday the 16th through to Monday the 28th of September is a long, painful drought. Wave heights are mostly 0.7 ft to 1 ft, with only a few days like Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th seeing a pulse to 4 ft and 4 ft from the ENE, but the period is short (7 seconds) and the wind is a fresh breeze that makes it poor. The combined energy jumps to 184 and 137 on those days, which is moderate, but the conditions are still rated as poor. It’s not the kind of surf that’ll get you out of bed.

The water temperature isn’t mentioned in the data, so we’ll just say it’s doing its thing for the time of year. But with crowds listed as "sometimes" at Arue Beach, and the fact this spot is "fairly consistent" normally, this blank run is unusual but not unheard of. It’s a beach break, exposed to the swell, and when it’s on, it’s on. But for now, take the glassy Tuesday afternoon if you’re desperate, and otherwise, wait for the next forecast.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the sky.

Rusty

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