Surf Forecasts:
Arue Beach surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 23 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arue Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Arue Beach in the next 16 days are 0.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arue Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. It’s a bit of a flat spell here for a while, but there’s a flicker of hope way down the track.
Right now, the surf is pretty much a no-go across the whole 16-day window. The first recommendation we get isn't until the 30th of August, so we’re looking at a solid gap of about a week and a half with absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. The wave energy is minimal, and the swell is tiny, with heights barely registering. The wind is often howling straight out of the ESE, making it clean but offering no swell to work with. For a beach break like Arue Beach, this setup is a total write-off for surfing.
The water temp is sitting around 79°F with a tiny anomaly of 0.4°F, so it’s basically average for this time of year—nothing unusual there.
The only real standout, and I’m talking the only one, is on the 30th of August. We see a jump in swell height to 8 ft from the ENE, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy ramps up to 1212–1239, which is strong energy. The wind is a solid cross-off from the E at 25 mph, keeping the surface clean. However, that 8 ft is getting into the "experts only" territory, and with a short 9-second period, it’s not going to be the most user-friendly wave. Surf quality is still described as "marginal," so keep your expectations in check. The 31st of August also shows some life with 7 ft and 6 ft.
So, for the next week or so, leave the boards in the shed. The 30th of August (Sunday) is your best bet if you’re an experienced surfer looking for a clean, powerful wave, but it’s not a classic. Keep an eye on it, but don’t book the day off work just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Sat morning). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 16 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SW 11 | ENE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | E 7 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 |
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 kJ | 14 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:52PM0.32m | 1:27AM0.32m | 1:18PM0.31m | 11:44PM0.33m | 11:28AM0.33m | 11:32PM0.35m | 11:20AM0.36m | 11:41PM0.37m | 11:32AM0.39m | 11:54PM0.39m | 11:48AM0.41m | 00:08AM0.40m | 12:05PM0.43m | 00:23AM0.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:04AM0.25m | 7:43PM0.29m | 8:12AM0.28m | 6:03PM0.28m | 5:35AM0.27m | 5:34PM0.26m | 5:21AM0.25m | 5:38PM0.23m | 5:30AM0.22m | 5:49PM0.21m | 5:46AM0.20m | 6:03PM0.19m | 6:02AM0.19m | 6:18PM0.18m | |||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 74 | 76 | 86 | 404 | 440 | 380 | 281 | 236 | 153 | 336 | 264 | 309 | 229 | 306 | 196 | 183 | 134 | 71 | 67 | 42 | 38 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 18 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 11 | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 135 | 132 | 121 | 68 | 68 | 50 | 50 | 36 | 37 | 23 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 16 | E 6 | NNE 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | — | — | S 19 | — | N 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 12 | 49 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 102 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 7 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 11 | 26 | 21 | 36 | 40 | 66 | 151 | 173 | 179 | 245 | 457 | 716 | 638 | 569 | 407 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 1 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2613 | 2613 | 2613 | 3524 | 2613 | 3524 | 3515 | 3524 | 2613 | 2613 | 2613 | 2613 | 2613 | 2613 |
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The above surf forecast table for Arue Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Arue Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arue Beach 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 (Arue Beach) 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).
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