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Arue Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 23 May 2026 -10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.3° 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 Sunday (May 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 11AM. 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 Thursday (May 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 24th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 24th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 28th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arue Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNE 4 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 6 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | |
30 | 22 | 38 | 44 | 26 | 65 | 59 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 98 | 78 | 58 | 40 | 61 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:17PM0.36m | 8:39AM0.32m | 9:29PM0.38m | 9:36AM0.34m | 10:16PM0.39m | 10:16AM0.36m | 10:53PM0.41m | 10:51AM0.38m | 11:24PM0.41m | 11:23AM0.39m | 11:53PM0.41m | 11:54AM0.40m | 00:18AM0.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:19PM0.27m | 3:04AM0.25m | 2:33PM0.25m | 3:53AM0.24m | 3:36PM0.23m | 4:31AM0.22m | 4:20PM0.21m | 5:04AM0.21m | 4:56PM0.20m | 5:34AM0.21m | 5:28PM0.19m | 6:02AM0.20m | 5:57PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
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Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 6 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 69 | 71 | 38 | 44 | 26 | 129 | 137 | 84 | 70 | 325 | 373 | 464 | 339 | 322 | 212 | 142 | 78 | 58 | 288 | 326 | 318 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 6 | WSW 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 30 | 59 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 81 | 234 | 40 | 61 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 13 | SW 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | ENE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 10 | SW 12 | N 11 | N 16 | N 16 | NNW 15 | NW 15 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 33 | 31 | 22 | 65 | 21 | 42 | 36 | 25 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 8 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | SE 3 | E 4 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 30 | 22 | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 70 | 68 | 32 | 41 | 62 | 62 | 72 | 87 | 98 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 175 | 175 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 186 | 186 | 224 | 2311 | 224 | 19 | 225 | 13 | 13 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 39 | 186 |
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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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