
Surf Forecasts:
Arue Beach surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arue Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 14 | W 12 | W 10 | WSW 8 | SW 3 | SW 12 | W 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 16 |
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62 | 98 | 116 | 94 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 50 | 57 | 50 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 9 | 50 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:18AM0.37m | 10:55PM0.35m | 10:28AM0.39m | 11:01PM0.37m | 10:44AM0.41m | 11:10PM0.38m | 11:03AM0.43m | 11:21PM0.39m | 11:23AM0.45m | 11:33PM0.40m | 11:45AM0.45m | 11:48PM0.41m | 12:07PM0.45m | 00:06AM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM0.23m | 4:24AM0.24m | 4:59PM0.21m | 4:39AM0.22m | 5:09PM0.20m | 4:56AM0.20m | 5:21PM0.19m | 5:14AM0.18m | 5:36PM0.18m | 5:32AM0.17m | 5:53PM0.18m | 5:53AM0.16m | 6:11PM0.18m | ||||||||
5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | W 12 | W 10 | WSW 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
32 | 98 | 116 | 94 | 128 | 190 | 112 | 217 | 371 | 310 | 287 | 272 | 211 | 208 | 223 | 272 | 211 | 166 | 120 | 161 | 239 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | E 7 | E 7 | SW 13 | SW 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 11 | SSW 16 | NNE 16 |
62 | 34 | 23 | 103 | 42 | 28 | 70 | 46 | 50 | 57 | 50 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 53 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 8 | E 8 | E 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NNW 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 8 | S 18 | N 11 | N 10 |
59 | 58 | 27 | 35 | 48 | 52 | 49 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 23 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | W 7 | SSW 4 | SSE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
24 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 21 | 21 | 9 | 13 | 27 | 34 | 25 | 43 | 64 | 66 | 91 | 94 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 215 | 2613 | 26 | 38 | 38 | 10 | 1159 | 1159 | 0 | 1159 | 1159 | 1159 | 1159 | 1159 | 1159 | 1159 | 2613 | 1159 | 2613 | 2613 | 3515 |
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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.










