Maraa Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(French-Polynesia – Tahiti)
| Name: | Maraa |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Maraa in Tahiti is an exposed reef break that usually has waves. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the east northeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell direction is from the south southwest. A reef breaks left. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Take care of rips, urchins,rocks and sharks.
Overall Maraa Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Maraa surf quality by season and Maraa surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Maraa |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Maraa:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Passe de Maraa | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Paea | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Papara Beach | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Pine Trees (Sunset) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Maraa: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2459 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2642 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 2854 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2855 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2960 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Maraa: |
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| Closest tide station | Fare Ute Point, Papeete Harbor, Tahiti | 15 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mataiva, Tahiti | 16 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Rahiroa (Rangiroa) Island | 229 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tubuai Island | 388 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Hao (Bow or La Harpe) Island | 565 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Maraa: |
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| Closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 2562 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 2564 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 2567 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 2638 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2771 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Maraa: |
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| Closest city location | Papao (French Polynesia) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Paea (French Polynesia) | 5 mi |
| Third closest city location | Punaauia (French Polynesia) | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Otutara (French Polynesia) | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Papeete (French Polynesia) | 12 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Maraa is Temae (Moorea) Airport (MOZ) in French Polynesia, which is 36 km (22 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Maraa is Huahine Airport (HUH), also in French Polynesia, 195 km (121 miles) away.
