Arue Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

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Arue Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arue Beach sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 11th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arue Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 205mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly near gales.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 26°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the NNE by Thu night).

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sun
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
16
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NNW
12
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NNW
11
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNW
11
0.3
NNE
8
0.5
WNW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
N
4
0.2
NNE
8
0.6
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
64
55
54
46
44
29
56
36
35
24
15
24
14
7
11
8
0
1
6
0
Wind (km/h)
45
E
45
E
45
ESE
40
ESE
50
ESE
50
E
40
E
40
ESE
35
E
35
E
30
E
20
E
5
NNE
20
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
15
WNW
10
SW
5
NE
15
ESE
15
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:56PM0.38m
10:40AM0.34m
10:23PM0.40m
10:50AM0.35m
10:49PM0.42m
11:04AM0.37m
11:15PM0.43m
11:22AM0.38m
11:42PM0.43m
11:44AM0.40m
00:09AM0.43m
12:10PM0.41m
00:38AM0.42m
12:40PM0.41m
Low Tide
4:44AM0.23m
4:09PM0.24m
4:55AM0.22m
4:33PM0.21m
5:11AM0.21m
4:59PM0.19m
5:29AM0.21m
5:25PM0.18m
5:48AM0.20m
5:54PM0.17m
6:11AM0.19m
6:25PM0.17m
6:36AM0.19m
6:59PM0.18m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
heavy rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:34
5:34
5:34
5:32
5:32
5:32
5:31
5:31
3
2
9
109
69
10
2
1
2
1
1
4
8
2
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
27
27
26
25
25
25
26
27
27
27
27
26
26
26
27
26
26
27
27
27
26
24
23
23
21
20
21
21
24
25
24
25
26
28
28
27
26
27
30
30
30
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
16
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NNW
12
0.4
NNW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
25
64
55
54
46
44
29
56
64
110
110
196
133
107
58
153
134
100
258
196
121
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NNW
11
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
8
Energy kJ
12
17
16
15
15
15
13
66
36
35
24
104
100
138
123
40
27
26
17
19
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNW
11
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
4
0.5
SW
19
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
N
4
0.2
NNE
8
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
19
10
10
10
12
11
42
13
13
15
16
15
24
14
4
184
8
121
1
6
65
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
E
9
2.4
E
9
2.4
E
10
2.3
E
10
2.4
E
10
2.5
E
9
2.1
E
9
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
9
1.6
E
9
1.4
E
9
0.4
NW
3
0.5
WNW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.7
E
4
0.5
E
4
Energy kJ
716
915
1048
998
1048
977
734
528
450
399
286
2
7
11
3
14
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
4
4
1
1
3
1
3
4
Distance (km)
2307
2282
2282
2475
2475
2592
2282
2592
186
186
13
13
1
13
175
27
27
3515
27
26
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
1
1
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
5
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Arue Beach Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Arue Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Tahiti? If you are looking for accommodation near Arue Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tahiti, consider staying in Papeete which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Tahiti where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Faaa which is 11 km (7 miles) away and Punaauia, 16 km (10 miles) away.

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