Arue Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 21 Apr 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
29.0° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arue Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 25th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 25th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arue Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tue
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
1.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)9988888888161515141313121212116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16151413131313131211817215513212812575737239110
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
10
ESE
5
NNE
5
SE
15
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
10
E
15
NE
10
NNE
0
S
5
SW
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossglassglassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:38AM
0.34
2:46PM
0.36
2:56AM
0.30
8:11PM
0.33
10:04AM
0.31
9:36PM
0.36
10:07AM
0.34
10:14PM
0.39
10:29AM
0.36
10:46PM
0.42
10:54AM
0.39
11:15PM
0.43
11:18AM
0.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:38PM
0.24
8:24AM
0.25
9:41PM
0.28
8:31AM
0.27
3:45AM
0.26
3:05PM
0.28
4:09AM
0.23
3:51PM
0.25
4:35AM
0.21
4:23PM
0.22
5:01AM
0.19
4:52PM
0.19
5:27AM
0.18
5:19PM
0.17
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tue
28
Sunrise-6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09-
Sunset--5:44--5:43--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:40--5:39
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
---1-13--4-------1832
Temp. °C282727272726262626262627272728272727272727
Feels °C (?)302830303027272627272931303030272728272727
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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.

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