Surf Forecasts:
Arue Beach surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 159 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arue Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening in our little corner of the world.
Honestly, this is one of those stretches where you’ll be spending more time staring at the ocean than actually surfing it. The whole 16-day window is a grind, with barely a whisper of real swell. We’ve got a long, flat spell from the start, nothing worth paddling out for until we finally see a tiny pulse around Thursday the 13th.
Our main spot, Arue Beach, does eventually get a little bump on Thursday morning the 13th. We’re looking at a short-period swell (7 seconds) from the ENE pushing up to about 4ft. The combined energy is a moderate 147, so there’s some push in the water, but that short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and disorganised. Winds are fresh and cross-offshore, so it will be clean, but the quality won’t blow your mind. That same day is probably the biggest we’ll see, but it’s only a notch above ordinary.
The only real standout, and I mean the *only* time it’s even worth a look, is Friday morning the 14th. The wind goes completely glassy – pure calm, zero knots. That’s a major positive, as the ocean will be like a mirror. The swell is tiny though, only 3ft from the ENE with a short 8-second period, and the wave energy is a weak 83. The water temp is running around 79°, which is basically normal for this time of year. It won’t be epic, but if you’re desperate for a glide, those glassy conditions will make the most of what little we have. For a beginner, the size is fine, but it’s just very small.
After that Friday window, it goes back to dust. Saturday the 15th drops right off, and we’re looking at days of tiny ankle-snappers or nothing at all. There’s another brief moment on Wednesday the 19th with some glassy morning conditions, but again it’s just 2ft of weak, short-period energy (energy of 64). Not exactly firing.
To be honest, with such small, weak swell and strong breezes on most other days, if you’re not a paddler, this setup would be far more interesting for a kite surfer than a surfer. It’s a blank run for us, and sadly, that’s just how it goes here sometimes. Forecasts can change, but for now, keep the board in the bag.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Tue morning). Mainly near gales. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | NW 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 11 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 5 | N 10 |
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 kJ | 6 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 147 | 110 | 79 | 83 | 69 | 53 | 35 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:55AM0.42m | 00:09AM0.40m | 12:21PM0.44m | 00:31AM0.41m | 12:47PM0.46m | 00:54AM0.42m | 1:13PM0.46m | 1:17AM0.42m | 1:39PM0.45m | 1:40AM0.42m | 2:05PM0.43m | 2:02AM0.41m | 2:29PM0.41m | 2:23AM0.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:12PM0.18m | 6:02AM0.19m | 6:38PM0.16m | 6:26AM0.17m | 7:03PM0.16m | 6:52AM0.15m | 7:27PM0.17m | 7:18AM0.15m | 7:50PM0.18m | 7:44AM0.15m | 8:12PM0.20m | 8:10AM0.16m | 8:30PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 268 | 236 | 163 | 116 | 99 | 104 | 116 | 135 | 67 | 72 | 94 | 79 | 83 | 69 | 53 | 35 | 46 | 42 | 27 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 10 | SW 16 | SE 12 | NNE 10 | ESE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 37 | 10 | 28 | 53 | 142 | 81 | 70 | 38 | 37 | 19 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 27 | 6 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NW 12 | N 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | N 10 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 12 | N 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 81 | 46 | 44 | 33 | 39 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 |
| kJ | 337 | 462 | 547 | 526 | 716 | 525 | 550 | 411 | 343 | 147 | 110 | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 76 | 67 | 85 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3391 | 3391 | 3844 | 3391 | 2592 | 2592 | 2592 | 2304 | 2282 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2592 | 2282 | 187 | 2592 | 2282 |
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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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