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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
28.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Arue Beach surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period, NW swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with WSW 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 Friday (May 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 0.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 11PM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 29th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 29th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 30th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arue Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | ENE 7 | NW 12 | NW 12 | ENE 7 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | |
42 | 29 | 35 | 29 | 55 | 54 | 50 | 45 | 44 | 26 | 38 | 39 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 00:18AM0.41m | 12:23PM0.40m | 00:41AM0.40m | 12:51PM0.40m | 1:03AM0.39m | 1:20PM0.39m | 1:25AM0.38m | 1:51PM0.39m | 1:47AM0.36m | 2:23PM0.38m | 2:11AM0.34m | 3:01PM0.37m | 2:34AM0.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:57PM0.19m | 6:28AM0.20m | 6:25PM0.20m | 6:52AM0.20m | 6:53PM0.21m | 7:15AM0.21m | 7:22PM0.22m | 7:38AM0.22m | 7:53PM0.23m | 8:00AM0.23m | 8:27PM0.24m | 8:23AM0.24m | 9:09PM0.26m | 8:47AM0.25m | |||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | 5:30 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
330 | 402 | 556 | 622 | 601 | 407 | 441 | 310 | 220 | 214 | 136 | 131 | 87 | 166 | 132 | 196 | 172 | 128 | 170 | 77 | 37 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | NW 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
42 | 29 | 35 | 29 | 26 | 54 | 33 | 41 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | WSW 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NW 15 | NNE 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNE 9 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | S 16 | S 15 |
27 | 28 | 14 | 15 | 55 | 16 | 50 | 45 | 44 | 16 | 38 | 39 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 43 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 27 | 26 | 2613 | 2613 | 2613 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 186 | 1159 | 1159 | 1159 |
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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.












