Arue Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 26 Feb 2026 -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
29.2° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arue Beach in the next 12 days are 0.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 05) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 26th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 27th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 28th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NW
0.4
NNE
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.8
N
0.8
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
Period(s) (?)181116161515141413131313121212121513121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8040133185219208264246222167162117105102716986101515938
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
10
ESE
20
E
15
E
25
ESE
20
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
20
ENE
10
NE
20
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:22PM
0.38
11:39AM
0.38
11:41PM
0.42
11:56AM
0.40
12:04AM
0.44
12:15PM
0.42
12:28AM
0.46
12:34PM
0.43
12:51AM
0.47
12:54PM
0.44
1:13AM
0.46
1:13PM
0.44
1:34AM
0.45
1:32PM
0.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:26PM
0.25
5:34AM
0.20
5:33PM
0.22
5:56AM
0.17
5:50PM
0.19
6:19AM
0.16
6:10PM
0.17
6:41AM
0.15
6:32PM
0.15
7:02AM
0.15
6:54PM
0.14
7:22AM
0.16
7:16PM
0.14
7:40AM
0.18
Thu
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58
Sunset6:24--6:23--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:21--6:21--
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
-21-613722---41157104-
Temp. °C282827282828282827272727282727272727272827
Feels °C (?)313028302929292827282626282727282728282727
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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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