Arue Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 29 Nov 2025 -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
27.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arue Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Arue Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arue Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 01) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 2nd Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 3rd Dec)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 4th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, near gales from the NNW by Thu night).

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
4
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NW
0.3
NNW
0.5
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.8
NNW
1.5
N
0.9
NNW
1.1
NW
1.3
NNW
1.4
NNW
1.3
NNW
4
NNW
3.5
NNW
2.4
NNW
1.8
NNW
1
NNW
0.9
NNW
Period(s) (?)12191817161615151492018181616109881414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)37721802522342912702632363426647351021103085328901811727431431312
Wind
(km/h)
30
E
30
E
30
E
25
E
30
E
30
E
35
ESE
40
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
5
SE
5
SSE
25
NNE
45
NNW
50
NNW
50
NW
35
WNW
35
WNW
30
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffglassoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:37AM
0.38
10:14PM
0.33
10:12AM
0.40
10:30PM
0.35
10:43AM
0.42
10:52PM
0.37
11:13AM
0.42
11:17PM
0.39
11:43AM
0.43
11:45PM
0.40
12:13PM
0.42
12:17AM
0.42
12:43PM
0.41
12:51AM
0.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:29PM
0.24
3:47AM
0.23
4:44PM
0.23
4:21AM
0.21
5:02PM
0.22
4:53AM
0.19
5:22PM
0.21
5:26AM
0.18
5:46PM
0.20
6:01AM
0.17
6:11PM
0.20
6:37AM
0.17
6:39PM
0.19
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sunrise5:13--5:13--5:13--5:13--5:13--5:13--5:13--
Sunset-6:17--6:19--6:19--6:20--6:21--6:21--6:22-
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Rain (mm)
-275583362---171675273876
Temp. °C252526242525252626262727272325262626242626
Feels °C (?)232324232524232324242526292525232121242425
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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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