Surf Forecasts:
Arue Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with 203 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arue Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) 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 2.3m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arue Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Arue Beach.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a bit of a tough one. The first week and a half is lookin' pretty grim. We're sittin' through a long stretch of flat, or near-flat, conditions with hardly any rideable swell. The wind is often howlin' offshore, which would be great if there was any wave to blow into shape, but with next to no energy in the water, it's just a waste. From the 7th of August right through to the 12th, you're basically looking at a glassy lake or a washing machine with no surf. The little bumps we get don't even register.
Then, finally, on the morning of Thursday the 13th of August, we see a pulse. The swell energy jumps up to a moderate (203) as a 4ft wave from the ENE pushes in with a 9-second period. The wind is light and offshore from the SE, so it'll be clean. This is probably the best window we've got in the whole 16-day forecast. It's a small, short-period swell, but it's the most surfable thing on offer. The water temp is sittin' at 80° with a +0.5° anomaly, so it's about average for this time of year.
After that little window, it dries up again. The 14th and 15th are flat, and the rest of the run into the 22nd of August is a mix of tiny, weak swells and poor conditions. The energy levels are mostly in the single or double digits, which is just not enough to get excited about. There's a tiny bit of a pulse on the 18th with a long-period 1ft swell from the WSW, but that's barely a ripple.
So, for the standout, and really the only window worth paddling out for, it's Arue Beach on the morning of Thursday the 13th of August. You'll get a clean 4ft wave from the ENE. It's not a big day, but with light offshore winds, it'll be the most fun you'll have in this stretch. The consistency is fairly consistent here, so sets should be rolling in, but don't expect a crowd-free session as it can get busy.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri morning, strong winds from the SE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Mon night, moderate winds from the E by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SW 13 | N 9 | NW 12 | N 13 | NE 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNE 10 | E 8 | N 11 | NNE 10 | N 11 | NNE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | N 10 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 203 | 160 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:08AM0.31m | 11:10PM0.35m | 11:12AM0.35m | 11:26PM0.37m | 11:32AM0.39m | 11:47PM0.39m | 11:55AM0.42m | 00:09AM0.40m | 12:21PM0.44m | 00:31AM0.41m | 12:47PM0.46m | 00:54AM0.42m | 1:13PM0.46m | 1:17AM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:41PM0.25m | 5:27AM0.27m | 5:15PM0.22m | 5:27AM0.24m | 5:45PM0.20m | 5:42AM0.21m | 6:12PM0.18m | 6:02AM0.19m | 6:38PM0.16m | 6:26AM0.17m | 7:03PM0.16m | 6:52AM0.15m | 7:27PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 239 | 373 | 440 | 410 | 336 | 245 | 545 | 436 | 294 | 272 | 183 | 163 | 118 | 101 | 105 | 68 | 104 | 81 | 39 | 160 | 81 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 17 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSW 16 | ESE 8 | N 10 |
| kJ | 64 | 48 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 172 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 39 | 29 | 28 | 14 | 13 | 97 | 40 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 7 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | ESE 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | N 13 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | N 11 | NNE 10 | N 11 | NNE 10 | ESE 11 | SSW 14 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 14 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 79 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | — | E 8 |
| kJ | 18 | 60 | 83 | 163 | 78 | 102 | 116 | 151 | 330 | 367 | 416 | 488 | 649 | 516 | 428 | 381 | 393 | 264 | 203 | — | 343 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3515 | 3515 | 3515 | 1159 | 2613 | 2613 | 2613 | 2613 | 2613 | 2613 | 2613 | 2613 | 2613 | 2613 | 2613 | 2592 | 186 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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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