Surf Forecasts:
Arue Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 12s period, NNW swell with 14 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 0.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arue Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it.
Honestly, the next week or so is a proper bust. We’re looking at a long, frustrating stretch of tiny, weak surf. From now through the 3rd of September, don't even bother getting your hopes up. Swell is barely a ripple, mostly around 0.3 ft, with some periods hitting 15 seconds, but the energy is pitiful (combined energy of all swells directed here is in the single digits). It’s clean with offshore winds, but you’d be paddling more than you’d be riding. There’s a big gap of nothing worthwhile.
The only faint glimmer of hope in this whole 16-day outlook shows up around the 4th of September. Arue Beach might finally see a pulse. On Friday the 4th, the swell bumps up to 4 ft from the ENE. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit mushy and disorganized, but it’s the biggest we’ve seen. The combined energy of all swells directed here jumps to around 198 to 199 (moderate wave energy), which is a real step up. The wind is offshore from the ESE at 22 mph, which will keep the surface clean. Keep in mind, with that short period, it’s not going to be a classic day, but it’s the only day with any real push.
After that, it drops back down to ankle-biters again for the rest of the run. The water temp is sitting at 79°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit while you’re sitting there waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 12 | N 10 | N 11 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | N 13 | NW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
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 kJ | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | 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 | 12:05PM0.43m | 00:23AM0.41m | 12:23PM0.44m | 00:37AM0.41m | 12:42PM0.45m | 00:51AM0.42m | 1:03PM0.46m | 1:04AM0.41m | 1:25PM0.46m | 1:19AM0.41m | 1:47PM0.44m | 1:33AM0.40m | 2:10PM0.42m | 1:48AM0.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:18PM0.18m | 6:19AM0.18m | 6:34PM0.17m | 6:35AM0.17m | 6:51PM0.17m | 6:52AM0.16m | 7:09PM0.17m | 7:10AM0.16m | 7:28PM0.18m | 7:28AM0.16m | 7:47PM0.19m | 7:46AM0.17m | 8:06PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 84 | 65 | 61 | 39 | 37 | 73 | 127 | 152 | 211 | 118 | 258 | 314 | 367 | 387 | 387 | 283 | 191 | 183 | 111 | 69 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | NNW 12 | SW 16 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 31 | 42 | 36 | 33 | 14 | 133 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 11 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | S 14 | NNW 11 | N 13 | — | N 9 | N 13 | N 9 | — | — | S 14 | — | S 21 | SW 20 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | 9 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 143 | 142 | 188 | 303 | 340 | 362 | 336 | 299 | 226 | 265 | 382 | 459 | 541 | 527 | 697 | 687 | 686 | 572 | 368 | 425 | 529 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3524 | 3844 | 2282 | 3524 | 3347 | 3433 | 3391 | 3430 | 3391 | 3379 | 3844 | 3347 | 3441 | 2592 | 2592 | 2592 | 2592 | 2592 | 2592 | 1156 | 186 |
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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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