
Surf Forecasts:
Arue Beach surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NE swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with N 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arue Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wed 8 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | N 5 | NNW 5 | ENE 8 | NNE 9 | SW 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
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16 | 39 | 33 | 82 | 82 | 143 | 107 | 237 | 205 | 85 | 59 | 63 | 20 | 9 | 22 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:54AM0.37m | 2:19PM0.41m | 2:15AM0.36m | 2:50PM0.40m | 2:36AM0.35m | 3:24PM0.39m | 2:54AM0.34m | 4:06PM0.37m | 3:09AM0.33m | 5:06PM0.35m | 3:13AM0.31m | 7:06PM0.34m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:01AM0.21m | 8:26PM0.22m | 8:23AM0.21m | 8:57PM0.23m | 8:46AM0.22m | 9:29PM0.25m | 9:10AM0.23m | 10:07PM0.27m | 9:37AM0.24m | 11:04PM0.29m | 10:16AM0.26m | 1:49PM0.27m | |||||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
5:34 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | N 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 | N 5 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SW 14 | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NNE 10 |
418 | 336 | 271 | 223 | 242 | 223 | 107 | 237 | 205 | 58 | 51 | 36 | 20 | 34 | 22 | 46 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | ENE 8 | W 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | E 8 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | SSW 20 |
20 | 25 | 24 | 39 | 12 | 4 | 144 | 140 | 138 | 85 | 71 | 74 | 36 | 73 | 46 | 11 | 42 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | ESE 10 | NNE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | W 11 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | SSW 14 | SW 7 | W 12 | SSW 14 | NNW 5 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 12 | N 8 | SW 6 |
16 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 133 | 2 | 3 | 81 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | N 4 | NW 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | W 6 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 |
34 | 39 | 33 | 82 | 82 | 143 | 28 | 16 | — | — | 59 | 63 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 20 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 38 | 225 | 236 | 175 | 175 | 27 | 1149 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 2592 | 1149 | 1159 | 38 | 2282 | 1156 | 186 |
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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.










