Arue Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 24 Dec 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
28.6° 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 Wednesday (Dec 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arue Beach in the next 12 days are 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 24th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 24th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 30th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
N
1
N
0.9
N
0.6
N
1.5
N
1.1
NNW
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.7
NE
1.5
NNE
1.2
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.6
N
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.8
N
0.8
N
0.8
N
Period(s) (?)12661366121212766111112131115141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7575601251678510472664315411237374312537110250222206
Wind
(km/h)
20
W
20
W
10
NNE
30
NNW
30
NW
25
WNW
10
W
15
W
15
N
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNE
30
NE
15
NE
15
E
25
ENE
20
E
25
E
30
E
30
E
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:34PM
0.34
3:39AM
0.38
2:53PM
0.32
4:37AM
0.36
3:04PM
0.31
6:25AM
0.35
8:47AM
0.35
9:40PM
0.30
10:00AM
0.37
10:24PM
0.32
10:45AM
0.38
10:58PM
0.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:05AM
0.25
8:45PM
0.23
9:47AM
0.27
9:13PM
0.24
10:48AM
0.29
9:52PM
0.26
12:40AM
0.27
4:54PM
0.28
3:09AM
0.25
4:53PM
0.26
4:14AM
0.23
5:09PM
0.25
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:24--
Sunset-6:31--6:32--6:32--6:34--6:34--6:35--6:35-
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Rain (mm)
731236151311446431131-3-17
Temp. °C272727262626262526262727272727262827272727
Feels °C (?)282830262525282628292828282829262928272726
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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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