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
28.3° 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 Thursday (May 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 21st May)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 21st May)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 27th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon night).

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
17
28
32
40
52
32
17
44
17
45
53
38
76
94
94
38
38
34
33
29
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
10
NW
5
NNW
5
NE
5
ENE
5
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
25
NE
25
NE
20
ENE
10
NNE
5
ESE
15
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
50
ESE
on
on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:36PM0.39m
2:59AM0.34m
3:36PM0.37m
4:08AM0.31m
5:38PM0.35m
6:40AM0.30m
8:17PM0.36m
8:39AM0.32m
9:29PM0.38m
9:36AM0.34m
10:16PM0.39m
10:16AM0.36m
10:53PM0.41m
Low Tide
8:09AM0.21m
9:14PM0.24m
8:50AM0.23m
10:44PM0.27m
9:53AM0.26m
1:31AM0.27m
12:19PM0.27m
3:04AM0.25m
2:33PM0.25m
3:53AM0.24m
3:36PM0.23m
4:31AM0.22m
4:20PM0.21m
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
Temp °C
27
27
27
26
27
27
27
27
26
27
27
27
27
27
27
26
27
27
26
26
26
29
29
32
30
32
31
30
29
27
28
29
31
30
31
28
25
26
25
23
23
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
NE
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.4
SW
12
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
Energy kJ
63
69
51
37
36
24
15
71
73
99
69
53
38
36
45
41
38
38
464
572
596
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
Energy kJ
140
140
80
32
40
52
32
16
14
8
11
65
58
22
25
45
84
69
34
33
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.2
E
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
SSW
23
0.3
SSW
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
16
17
28
79
78
44
32
17
9
17
4
12
18
6
27
23
14
52
28
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNW
4
0.5
E
7
0.7
NE
7
0.5
NE
5
0.6
NNE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.3
E
5
1.4
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.5
E
7
Energy kJ
5
4
26
44
14
45
76
94
94
86
90
132
166
200
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
4
1
1
3
1
4
4
4
3
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
175
13
1
13
1
0
13
1
13
13
13
13
0
0
32
2287
2282
2282
2282
2282
2282
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
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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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