Surf Forecasts:
Arue Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arue Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Arue Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arue Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arue Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for Arue Beach is a real mixed bag, and mostly a waiting game. The first bit of decent surf doesn’t show up until the very end of the run, so we’ve got a long stretch of flat or near-flat conditions to sit through first.
The outlook kicks off on Sunday, 6th September, with a weak, short-period swell around 5 ft from the ENE. The energy’s only moderate (276), and the cross-off wind keeps it clean, but the wave comment says it’s marginal. It’s just not there for a proper session. Monday through to nearly the end of the second week is a write-off – tiny waves, mostly under 2 ft, or flat. There’s a few days with glassy or gentle offshore winds, but with no swell to push, it’s a paddling pond. The combined energy drops to single digits or zero for days on end. The water temp sits at a comfortable 79°, which is pretty much average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, the real story comes around the 20th and 21st of September. That’s when we finally see a pulse of energy. On Sunday afternoon, the 20th, a 4 ft swell from the ENE rolls in with a short period of 8 seconds and moderate energy (213). The wind is a gentle offshore from the SE, making for clean conditions. The wave comment calls it “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the standout window. The best of it looks to be Monday, 21st September, morning session. Swell bumps up to 5 ft from the ENE, period just 7 seconds, but the energy is solid (285), and we’ve got a moderate offshore wind from the SE. Clean, punchy little waves. It’s not huge, but for this stretch, it’s the best we’ve got. The afternoon sees a 5 ft swell, still clean, with a cross-off wind. For a south-east facing beach, that ENE direction is alright, but the short period means it’ll be a bit wonky and won’t hold its shape too well. Still, it’s surfable and fun for the intermediate crew.
Arue Beach is fairly consistent, but this 16-day run is a big drought. It tends not to stay this poor for long, so keep an eye on the next update. For now, circle the 21st of September – that’s your best shot. The water’s warm, the wind’s clean, and the swell is just enough to get a few turns in. Don’t expect anything epic, but it’ll do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun night, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNW 13 | NE 13 | NNE 12 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SW 20 |
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 kJ | 186 | 115 | 94 | 78 | 48 | 24 | 30 | 47 | 24 | 23 | 33 | 28 | 26 | 40 | 37 | 37 | 34 | 31 | 19 | 0 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:17PM0.37m | 11:17AM0.41m | 11:32PM0.39m | 11:39AM0.44m | 11:50PM0.41m | 12:03PM0.46m | 00:10AM0.43m | 12:27PM0.47m | 00:30AM0.43m | 12:50PM0.46m | 00:51AM0.44m | 1:13PM0.45m | 1:10AM0.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:12PM0.20m | 5:08AM0.23m | 5:33PM0.18m | 5:24AM0.20m | 5:55PM0.16m | 5:44AM0.17m | 6:17PM0.15m | 6:07AM0.15m | 6:39PM0.16m | 6:30AM0.14m | 6:59PM0.16m | 6:53AM0.14m | 7:18PM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | ENE 7 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 7 | NE 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 85 | 115 | 56 | 55 | 48 | 24 | 53 | 78 | 133 | 119 | 122 | 119 | 66 | 40 | 48 | 55 | 34 | 31 | 48 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | NNE 11 | SW 15 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNW 12 | SW 14 | SE 9 | NE 12 | NE 12 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 11 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 69 | 77 | 56 | 36 | 23 | 33 | 30 | 47 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 28 | 73 | 20 | 37 | 37 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 100 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NNE 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | SW 11 | NNE 10 | SW 19 | SW 13 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NE 13 | NNE 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 21 | 63 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 20 | 56 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 33 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | E 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 186 | — | 94 | 78 | 86 | 82 | 80 | 71 | 85 | 76 | 72 | 88 | — | 52 | 45 | 46 | 29 | 57 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 0 | 186 | 38 | 1158 | 1151 | 1159 | 1151 | 1 | 39 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 186 | 186 | 26 | 13 | 26 | 26 |
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