Surf Forecasts:
Papeete Harbour surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 34 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Papeete Harbour this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Papeete Harbour in the next 16 days are 0.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Papeete Harbour over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
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16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:28AM0.27m | 10:11PM0.33m | 10:10AM0.29m | 10:50PM0.34m | 10:49AM0.30m | 11:25PM0.34m | 11:26AM0.32m | 00:00AM0.34m | 12:05PM0.34m | 00:34AM0.33m | 12:43PM0.34m | 1:09AM0.32m | 1:23PM0.35m | 1:43AM0.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:26PM0.16m | 4:36AM0.18m | 4:16PM0.14m | 5:04AM0.16m | 5:00PM0.12m | 5:34AM0.14m | 5:41PM0.09m | 6:04AM0.12m | 6:22PM0.09m | 6:36AM0.10m | 7:02PM0.08m | 7:08AM0.10m | 7:42PM0.09m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
33 | 34 | 46 | 746 | 930 | 1185 | 1185 | 1028 | 590 | 428 | 363 | 261 | 436 | 306 | 268 | 163 | 158 | 116 | 197 | 226 | 193 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 22 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 9 | SE 12 | NNE 10 | SSW 17 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
16 | 16 | 311 | 33 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 24 | 21 | 99 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 39 | 38 | 84 | 59 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ESE 13 | NNE 8 | SE 12 | NNE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NW 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | W 10 | — |
19 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 7 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | 63 | 87 | 91 | 34 | 23 | 134 | 127 | 130 | 196 | 187 | 239 | 226 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 2612 | 2612 | 2612 | 2612 | 2612 | 2612 | 3505 | 3505 | 3381 | 3381 | 2612 | 2612 | 2612 |
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Information about the Papeete Harbour Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Papeete Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Papeete Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Papeete Harbour 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 (Papeete Harbour) 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 Papeete Harbour 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.
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