Rocky Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(French-Polynesia – Tahiti)
| Name: | Rocky Point |
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| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NNE | Offshore Wind: S |
Rocky Point in Tahiti is an exposed reef and point break that has quite consistent surf. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. Offshore winds are from the south. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the best swell direction is from the north northeast. A left hand reef. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of rocks, rips and sharks.
Overall Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point surf quality by season and Rocky Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Rocky Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Rocky Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Orofara Beach | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Papenoo Beach (Chinaman's Bay) | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Papenoo Rivermouth (L'Embouchure) | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Motuau Island | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Mataval Bay | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Rocky Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2446 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2629 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 2838 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2839 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2947 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Rocky Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Mataiva, Tahiti | 6 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Fare Ute Point, Papeete Harbor, Tahiti | 11 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Rahiroa (Rangiroa) Island | 209 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tubuai Island | 405 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Hao (Bow or La Harpe) Island | 556 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Rocky Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 2580 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 2582 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 2586 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 2656 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2790 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Rocky Point: |
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| Closest city location | Mahina (French Polynesia) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Arue (French Polynesia) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Pirae (French Polynesia) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Hitiaa (French Polynesia) | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Papeete (French Polynesia) | 11 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Rocky Point is Temae (Moorea) Airport (MOZ) in French Polynesia, which is 36 km (22 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Rocky Point is Huahine Airport (HUH), also in French Polynesia, 193 km (120 miles) away.
