
Surf Forecasts:
Arue Beach surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, ENE swell with 388 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Arue Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arue Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat night, moderate winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Fri 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ENE 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SSW 18 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 |
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11 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 177 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 63 | 59 | 25 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 87 | 6 | 16 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 3:45AM0.34m | 4:40PM0.37m | 4:45AM0.33m | 6:22PM0.35m | 6:23AM0.32m | 8:39PM0.35m | 8:28AM0.32m | 9:59PM0.36m | 9:51AM0.34m | 10:47PM0.38m | 10:44AM0.35m | 11:24PM0.38m | 11:24AM0.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:08PM0.25m | 9:47AM0.22m | 11:21PM0.27m | 10:52AM0.24m | 1:18AM0.28m | 12:39PM0.26m | 3:11AM0.27m | 2:46PM0.25m | 4:15AM0.26m | 4:03PM0.24m | 4:59AM0.24m | 4:53PM0.23m | 5:33AM0.22m | 5:31PM0.22m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
5:30 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
53 | 102 | 98 | 84 | 273 | 246 | 62 | 158 | 106 | 81 | 225 | 181 | 163 | 167 | 134 | 115 | 234 | 87 | 242 | 142 | 138 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NNE 10 | SSW 19 | ESE 12 | NNE 9 | SSW 16 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | ESE 9 | SW 16 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
34 | 17 | 10 | 71 | 14 | 8 | 223 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 82 | 79 | 77 | 46 | 45 | 178 | 61 | 258 | 38 | 35 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NW 12 | ESE 12 | NNE 9 | SE 12 | NE 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 13 | SW 11 | ESE 10 | NNE 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 |
11 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 45 | 75 | 42 | 33 | 19 | 6 | 16 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | ENE 6 | — | — |
171 | 138 | 321 | 531 | 387 | 265 | 177 | 430 | 431 | 380 | 63 | 59 | 25 | — | — | — | 30 | — | 23 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3524 | 2613 | 1151 | 2613 | 1158 | 2613 | 3524 | 225 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 186 | 186 | 0 | 39 | 187 | 9 |
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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.










