Arue Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 22 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
29.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arue Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 25th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon night).

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wed
29
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
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.4
N
16
0.4
N
15
0.6
N
15
0.6
N
14
0.6
N
13
0.6
N
13
0.5
N
12
0.5
N
12
0.5
N
12
1.1
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
13
13
13
13
12
11
81
72
155
132
128
125
75
73
72
91
113
147
210
210
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
SE
10
N
10
N
15
N
15
NNW
5
NW
5
NE
5
ENE
10
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
30
E
30
ENE
25
E
30
E
35
E
30
ENE
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:56AM0.30m
8:11PM0.33m
10:04AM0.31m
9:36PM0.36m
10:07AM0.34m
10:14PM0.39m
10:29AM0.36m
10:46PM0.42m
10:54AM0.39m
11:15PM0.43m
11:18AM0.40m
11:42PM0.44m
11:42AM0.41m
Low Tide
9:41PM0.28m
8:31AM0.27m
3:45AM0.26m
3:05PM0.28m
4:09AM0.23m
3:51PM0.25m
4:35AM0.21m
4:23PM0.22m
5:01AM0.19m
4:52PM0.19m
5:27AM0.18m
5:19PM0.17m
5:51AM0.18m
5:45PM0.17m
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:07
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
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5:44
5:43
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:40
5:39
5:39
1
4
1
1
Temp °C
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
28
27
27
28
30
28
29
28
29
28
27
27
30
30
30
30
28
26
27
26
28
28
26
26
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
8
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
N
15
0.6
N
15
0.6
N
14
0.6
N
13
0.6
N
13
0.5
N
12
0.5
N
12
0.5
N
12
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
22
24
22
53
46
44
37
36
72
155
132
128
125
75
73
72
169
160
140
133
129
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
9
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.4
N
16
0.4
SW
11
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
12
0.5
NW
13
0.4
NNW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
N
11
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
10
Energy kJ
13
34
56
12
12
12
11
81
31
62
54
37
78
70
69
68
39
21
21
20
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SW
11
0.3
NNW
15
0.4
SW
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
NNW
13
0.4
NNW
12
0.3
NNW
12
0.3
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
15
Energy kJ
13
13
13
13
13
12
11
11
11
30
19
42
25
40
68
60
29
29
14
13
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
2
0.3
E
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.2
NNW
3
0.5
ENE
3
0.7
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
1
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
6
11
14
40
91
113
147
210
210
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
1149
26
26
26
13
13
13
13
13
13
0
0
13
20
186
186
26
26
224
1149
186
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
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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