Vairao Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(French-Polynesia – Tahiti)
| Name: | Vairao |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NE |
Vairao in Tahiti is an exposed reef break that is usually a safe bet. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the south. A reef breaks left. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Take care of sharks ,rocks,urchins and sharks.
Overall Vairao 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.
The figure shows the range of swells directed at Vairao over a normal year, based on 15... (show all text)
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Also see Vairao surf quality by season and Vairao surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Vairao |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Vairao:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Teahupoo | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | Papara Beach | 13 mi |
| Third closest break | Ins and Outs | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Maraa | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Passe de Maraa | 17 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Vairao: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 2466 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 2649 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 2859 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 2 Buoy | 2859 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 2967 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Vairao: |
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| Closest tide station | Mataiva, Tahiti | 24 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Fare Ute Point, Papeete Harbor, Tahiti | 25 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Rahiroa (Rangiroa) Island | 222 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Tubuai Island | 386 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Hao (Bow or La Harpe) Island | 547 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Vairao: |
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| Closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 2573 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 2575 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 2579 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 2649 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 2782 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Vairao: |
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| Closest city location | Vairao (French Polynesia) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Afaahiti (French Polynesia) | 3 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tohautu (French Polynesia) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Teahupoo (French Polynesia) | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Taunoa (French Polynesia) | 4 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Vairao is Temae (Moorea) Airport (MOZ) in French Polynesia, which is 59 km (37 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Vairao is Huahine Airport (HUH), also in French Polynesia, 220 km (137 miles) away.
