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Arue Beach surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
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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
28.9° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 14th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 14th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 14th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arue Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Mon night, moderate winds from the E by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NNE 9 | NNW 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 17 | NNW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 9 | NNW 10 | |
16 | 35 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 30 | 25 | 64 | 55 | 54 | 46 | 44 | 31 | 37 | 28 | 35 | 373 | 324 | 15 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 8:38PM0.33m | 10:49AM0.31m | 9:26PM0.35m | 10:36AM0.32m | 9:56PM0.38m | 10:40AM0.34m | 10:23PM0.40m | 10:50AM0.35m | 10:49PM0.42m | 11:04AM0.37m | 11:15PM0.43m | 11:22AM0.38m | 11:42PM0.43m | 11:44AM0.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:01AM0.26m | 3:14PM0.28m | 4:40AM0.25m | 3:44PM0.26m | 4:44AM0.23m | 4:09PM0.24m | 4:55AM0.22m | 4:33PM0.21m | 5:11AM0.21m | 4:59PM0.19m | 5:29AM0.21m | 5:25PM0.18m | 5:48AM0.20m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | |
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | 5:32 | |
2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | NNE 8 | NNW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNE 8 | NW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | E 8 | E 8 |
94 | 89 | 81 | 80 | 52 | 40 | 14 | 25 | 64 | 55 | 54 | 46 | 44 | 13 | 37 | 64 | 109 | 110 | 103 | 294 | 142 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNW 12 | SSW 14 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 13 | SW 16 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 31 | 66 | 28 | 35 | 24 | 23 | 97 | 92 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNE 8 | NNW 17 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNW 10 |
8 | 35 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 30 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 43 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — |
277 | 181 | 124 | 317 | 593 | 408 | 413 | 750 | 665 | 539 | 614 | 782 | 786 | 637 | 550 | 454 | 383 | 373 | 324 | 417 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 186 | 186 | 186 | 186 | 2600 | 2282 | 2592 | 236 | 2592 | 2613 | 2592 | 2737 | 2304 | 2282 | 2282 | 2282 | 224 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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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.












