
Surf Forecasts:
Arue Beach surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, NNW swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arue Beach in the next 16 days are 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) 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 2.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 16th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arue Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue morning, calm by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 18 | NNW 18 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | NW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 18 | NW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 30 | 51 | 47 | 85 | 42 | 46 | 35 | 16 | 29 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 61 | 75 | 103 | 99 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:27PM0.45m | 00:25AM0.43m | 12:47PM0.44m | 00:46AM0.43m | 1:05PM0.42m | 1:06AM0.42m | 1:19PM0.40m | 1:25AM0.40m | 1:28PM0.38m | 1:41AM0.38m | 1:29PM0.35m | 1:47AM0.35m | 1:07PM0.33m | 1:12AM0.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:34PM0.17m | 6:30AM0.15m | 6:52PM0.18m | 6:51AM0.16m | 7:09PM0.20m | 7:11AM0.18m | 7:22PM0.21m | 7:30AM0.20m | 7:29PM0.23m | 7:44AM0.23m | 7:23PM0.25m | 7:47AM0.27m | 6:47PM0.26m | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NNW 11 | SSW 15 | E 7 | NNW 16 |
98 | 98 | 88 | 53 | 123 | 234 | 220 | 207 | 146 | 144 | 162 | 119 | 85 | 84 | 52 | 50 | 45 | 39 | 87 | 102 | 99 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 18 | NNW 18 | NNW 16 | SW 18 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | NW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 18 | NNW 11 | NNW 16 | SSW 16 |
31 | 30 | 51 | 84 | 85 | 42 | 46 | 35 | 16 | 29 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 61 | 38 | 103 | 102 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 16 | SW 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SSW 13 | NW 17 | SW 14 | NNW 10 |
5 | 14 | 6 | 47 | 51 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 35 | 75 | 54 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | ESE 7 |
464 | 329 | 263 | 264 | 306 | 392 | 358 | 394 | 387 | 362 | 328 | 262 | 314 | 329 | 297 | 213 | 142 | 164 | 146 | — | 91 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3524 | 3524 | 3515 | 3524 | 3515 | 3515 | 3524 | 3515 | 3515 | 3515 | 3515 | 2677 | 2677 | 186 | 186 | 1 | 1 | 175 | 2613 | 2613 | 2282 |
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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.










