Arue Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 16 Apr 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
28.9° 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) 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 0.8m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 16th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
WSW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NNW
0.2
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.4
NW
0.3
NNW
0.4
SW
0.4
NE
0.5
E
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)111111101010131111121210888999888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1231302825191724253527016014161616141413
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
20
E
15
ESE
25
E
25
ENE
20
E
25
E
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
15
E
10
E
10
ENE
5
NE
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:07PM
0.41
12:28AM
0.46
12:25PM
0.42
12:53AM
0.45
12:47PM
0.42
1:18AM
0.43
1:13PM
0.42
1:44AM
0.41
1:40PM
0.41
2:11AM
0.37
2:11PM
0.38
2:38AM
0.34
2:46PM
0.36
2:56AM
0.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:13PM
0.15
6:31AM
0.18
6:37PM
0.15
6:52AM
0.18
7:03PM
0.16
7:14AM
0.19
7:31PM
0.18
7:38AM
0.20
8:03PM
0.20
8:02AM
0.22
8:38PM
0.24
8:24AM
0.25
9:41PM
0.28
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-5:47--5:46--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:44--5:44-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
223--2----122-1--21--
Temp. °C272727272727272727272727272727272727262626
Feels °C (?)272828272727272827282828313031303029272627
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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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