Arue Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

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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 surf forecast for Arue Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arue Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 4th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 4th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 3rd May)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 27°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat morning, light winds from the E by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, fresh winds from the E by Wed night).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Fri
8
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
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
12
0.3
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
11
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNW
13
0.3
NNW
15
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNW
12
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
7
1
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
24
12
232
184
176
151
105
78
16
16
15
32
42
32
31
28
26
140
105
88
Wind (km/h)
25
E
30
E
25
E
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
15
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
E
35
E
35
E
40
E
40
E
35
E
40
E
35
E
35
E
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
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:48AM0.42m
12:52PM0.41m
1:05AM0.40m
1:15PM0.40m
1:21AM0.39m
1:39PM0.39m
1:35AM0.37m
2:03PM0.37m
1:44AM0.34m
2:30PM0.35m
1:39AM0.32m
3:08PM0.33m
00:31AM0.31m
Low Tide
6:56AM0.20m
6:53PM0.18m
7:15AM0.21m
7:16PM0.20m
7:31AM0.22m
7:39PM0.22m
7:44AM0.23m
8:03PM0.25m
7:50AM0.25m
8:31PM0.27m
7:33AM0.26m
9:14PM0.30m
6:20AM0.27m
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:13
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5:38
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:36
5:35
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
28
27
27
27
27
27
28
26
27
27
26
27
28
29
30
30
28
27
25
25
27
26
25
25
25
25
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
9
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
11
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
E
8
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.6
E
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
169
21
20
48
67
169
142
105
78
118
111
148
138
93
52
65
65
49
44
16
95
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.3
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
10
0.5
SW
13
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
NNE
9
Energy kJ
36
24
12
12
43
19
19
96
115
223
217
28
16
33
88
31
28
16
15
33
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
12
0.2
SSW
17
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
NNE
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
14
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNW
13
0.3
NNW
15
0.4
NNE
10
0.3
NNW
12
0.3
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
10
Energy kJ
27
28
21
31
19
10
20
16
67
16
16
15
32
42
32
27
24
26
12
14
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.3
E
2
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
1.1
E
9
0.8
ENE
5
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
7
1
ENE
6
Energy kJ
203
165
232
184
176
151
1
90
116
186
33
147
169
112
140
105
88
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
1
1
4
4
4
2
1
1
1
4
1
1
3
4
Distance (km)
186
26
26
37
13
13
13
0
0
13
38
186
1156
2283
2283
2283
1156
2386
2410
2282
1156
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
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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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