Arue Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 -10
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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 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 18th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 100mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NNW
12
0.4
NW
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
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.3
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
16
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.3
NNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
44
29
37
36
35
24
16
24
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
17
26
57
57
41
Wind (km/h)
40
ESE
55
ESE
40
SE
30
ESE
45
ESE
35
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
10
ENE
5
NNE
5
N
10
N
15
WNW
10
SSW
10
ENE
10
SE
35
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
1:08AM0.41m
1:14PM0.41m
1:40AM0.39m
Low Tide
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
7:03AM0.19m
7:37PM0.20m
heavy rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:34
5:32
5:32
5:32
5:31
5:31
5:31
70
16
1
7
5
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
6
Temp °C
24
25
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
27
27
26
26
26
20
20
22
24
21
24
24
25
25
28
29
29
29
29
29
30
29
27
23
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NNW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
1.7
E
10
1.4
E
9
0.5
SW
14
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
46
44
29
37
64
109
552
325
100
111
86
64
50
50
89
113
255
191
138
136
71
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.3
NNW
11
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
E
8
0.3
N
9
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.3
N
9
Energy kJ
15
15
42
66
36
35
112
104
24
100
123
158
99
99
33
20
22
15
57
57
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNW
11
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
16
0.2
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.3
NNW
14
Energy kJ
12
11
7
15
14
16
24
16
14
13
45
148
79
121
69
65
17
26
6
15
41
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
E
10
2.5
E
9
2.5
E
9
2
E
9
1.9
E
9
2.1
E
10
1.2
E
9
0.7
ESE
4
1.1
E
5
1
E
5
1
E
5
Energy kJ
972
1021
1088
680
606
882
225
14
53
44
44
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
3
3
4
2
4
1
4
4
4
2
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
2282
2304
186
26
2282
186
186
1
13
1
13
13
13
27
10
13
26
186
186
186
186
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
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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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