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
29.0° 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) 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 1.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
ENE
7
0.4
N
11
0.4
NNE
11
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
11
81
72
155
132
128
125
75
73
72
105
37
39
163
197
196
222
238
248
248
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
N
10
N
10
NNW
10
N
20
ENE
15
NE
25
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
30
E
20
E
25
E
30
E
30
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
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
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
00:06AM0.44m
12:05PM0.42m
00:28AM0.43m
12:29PM0.42m
Low Tide
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
6:14AM0.18m
6:08PM0.17m
6:36AM0.19m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
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5:43
5:42
5:40
5:40
5:39
5:39
5:38
5:38
4
1
1
1
4
1
2
1
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
27
27
27
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
29
29
28
27
29
29
27
30
27
28
28
27
28
28
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
44
37
36
72
155
132
128
125
75
73
72
171
162
140
134
131
164
136
134
89
84
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.6
NNE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
N
11
0.3
N
10
0.3
NNW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NNW
13
0.3
NNW
12
Energy kJ
12
11
81
31
62
54
37
78
70
70
68
39
35
19
20
17
39
45
44
33
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SW
11
0.3
NNW
15
0.4
SW
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
NNW
13
0.4
NNW
12
0.3
NNW
12
0.4
N
11
0.4
NNE
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
15
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
Energy kJ
13
11
12
12
30
19
42
25
40
34
59
29
37
39
13
21
8
8
7
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.5
NE
3
0.6
NE
4
1
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
0.9
NE
6
1
ENE
7
0.7
E
7
0.9
E
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
Energy kJ
10
18
4
10
44
38
39
46
105
54
108
163
197
196
222
238
248
248
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
Distance (km)
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
26
186
186
186
186
186
13
13
13
13
26
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
4
9
6
5
9
6
5
5
5
5
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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