Arue Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 21 Jan 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 normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arue Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Arue Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 22nd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arue Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 99mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Wed night, moderate winds from the N by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
N
2.4
NNW
3
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
1.9
NNW
1.5
N
0.7
NNW
0.9
W
1
WNW
1
W
1
W
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.8
W
0.8
W
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.8
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
Period(s) (?)77888871481011111414111167121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4004978971188881427220170108208240231206214157157181159199193196
Wind
(km/h)
45
NNW
45
NNW
50
NNW
45
NNW
40
NNW
35
NNW
35
N
30
N
25
N
35
NNE
30
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
30
NNE
25
NE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:02PM
0.39
2:35AM
0.43
2:19PM
0.38
3:04AM
0.41
2:34PM
0.37
3:35AM
0.38
2:45PM
0.35
4:13AM
0.35
2:43PM
0.34
5:45AM 1:33PM
0.32 0.32
12:01AM
0.29
11:06AM
0.34
11:11PM
0.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:14AM
0.20
8:10PM
0.18
8:38AM
0.21
8:31PM
0.19
9:02AM
0.23
8:52PM
0.20
9:26AM
0.26
9:12PM
0.22
9:46AM
0.29
9:22PM
0.25
9:35AM
0.31
8:14PM 3:47AM
0.28 0.28
6:00PM
0.28
4:55AM
0.24
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Sunrise5:39--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--
Sunset-6:38--6:38--6:38--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
541217418--3-12224--13--
Temp. °C262627272727272727272727272727272727262727
Feels °C (?)232223232424242526262627272727252627262727
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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 12 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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