Arue Beach Surf Forecast

/ Tahiti (22 surf breaks) /

French Polynesia (41 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (17.52° S 149.50° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Arue Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 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 27.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 11AM.

Wave Type	Time (-10) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	-	-
Best Surf	-	-
Most Powerful	2PM (Thu 18th Sep)	7ft (2.2m) 7s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.
	Wed 17		Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23
	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	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NNW	NNW	NNW	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Period(s) (?)	13	12	12	7	8	8	8	7	8	8	7	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	7	7
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	17	15	14	415	438	464	411	387	322	331	228	226	221	221	266	232	168	163	135	157	143
Wind (km/h)	E	E	E	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
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	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 / height (m)		11:22PM 0.39	11:30AM 0.44		11:41PM 0.41	11:53AM 0.45		12:01AM 0.43	12:16PM 0.46		12:20AM 0.43	12:37PM 0.46		12:38AM 0.43	12:56PM 0.45		12:56AM 0.43	1:12PM 0.43		1:12AM 0.42	1:27PM 0.42
Low Tide / height (m)	5:21PM 0.18		5:17AM 0.20	5:44PM 0.16		5:37AM 0.17	6:06PM 0.15		5:59AM 0.16	6:27PM 0.15		6:19AM 0.15	6:46PM 0.16		6:39AM 0.15	7:03PM 0.17		6:57AM 0.15	7:19PM 0.19		7:14AM 0.16

	Wed 17		Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23
Sunrise	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:47	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:46
Sunset	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:53	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	1	2	2	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	8	8
Temp. °C	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26	25
Feels °C (?)	23	22	21	23	23	23	22	23	22	24	24	24	25	25	25	25	25	25	26	26	25

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Tahiti

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Arue Beach (calm at Pappeete- Tahiti 9 km from Arue Beach). 0.2m 11s groundswell from the NNW with a 0.1m 13s groundswell, also from the NNW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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.