Passe de Maraa Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(French-Polynesia – Tahiti)
| Name: | Passe de Maraa |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NE |
Passe de Maraa in Tahiti is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. The reef provides both left and right breaks. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of rips, urchins,rocks and sharks.
Overall Passe de 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 Passe de Maraa surf quality by season and Passe de Maraa surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Passe de Maraa |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Passe de Maraa:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Maraa | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Paea | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Papara Beach | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Pine Trees (Sunset) | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Point de Pecheurs (Sapunis) | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Passe de Maraa: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2460 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2643 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 2855 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2855 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2960 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Passe de Maraa: |
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| Closest tide station | Fare Ute Point, Papeete Harbor, Tahiti | 15 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mataiva, Tahiti | 17 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 | 564 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Passe de 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 Passe de 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) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Otutara (French Polynesia) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Papeete (French Polynesia) | 12 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Passe de Maraa is Temae (Moorea) Airport (MOZ) in French Polynesia, which is 36 km (22 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Passe de Maraa is Huahine Airport (HUH), also in French Polynesia, 196 km (122 miles) away.
