Surf Forecasts:
Vairao surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 8,098 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 21s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vairao this week:
The surf forecast for Vairao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vairao in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vairao over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2511 | 4701 | 5557 | 7437 | 6775 | 5766 | 3466 | 3338 | 3294 | 6056 | 4649 | 3424 | 3521 | 1444 | 1110 | 1739 | 5764 | 6001 | 4017 | 3091 | 1894 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:23PM0.30m | 10:29AM0.28m | 11:08PM0.31m | 11:09AM0.29m | 11:51PM0.32m | 11:49AM0.31m | 00:32AM0.32m | 12:30PM0.32m | 1:13AM0.31m | 1:13PM0.33m | 1:54AM0.30m | 1:58PM0.32m | 2:35AM0.28m | 2:45PM0.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:42AM0.11m | 4:44PM0.06m | 5:21AM0.09m | 5:30PM0.04m | 5:58AM0.08m | 6:15PM0.02m | 6:36AM0.07m | 6:59PM0.01m | 7:14AM0.06m | 7:44PM0.01m | 7:54AM0.06m | 8:29PM0.03m | 8:35AM0.06m | ||||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | |
5:29 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
2511 | 4701 | 5557 | 7437 | 6775 | 5766 | 3466 | 3338 | 3294 | 6056 | 4649 | 3424 | 3521 | 1444 | 1110 | 1110 | 5764 | 6001 | 4017 | 3091 | 1894 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 7 | SE 10 | — | — | SE 19 | ESE 18 | SE 16 |
91 | 67 | 52 | 41 | 41 | 229 | 199 | 178 | 175 | 172 | 112 | 110 | 60 | 180 | 75 | 16 | — | — | 15 | 31 | 69 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WSW 10 | SW 8 | NNE 9 | SE 14 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | — | NNE 9 | SW 23 | NNE 9 | SSW 20 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 22 |
316 | 69 | 55 | 16 | 99 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | — | 8 | 21 | 8 | 441 | 8 | — | — | — | 22 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | S 13 | SE 10 | E 6 | — | E 7 | E 7 |
— | — | — | — | 14 | — | 216 | 151 | 142 | 83 | 72 | 253 | — | 262 | 137 | 1739 | 15 | 108 | — | 171 | 103 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3543 | 2649 | 2649 | 2649 | 2649 | 2649 | 2649 | 3533 | 3533 | 3367 | 2649 | 2649 | 2312 | 2307 | 2312 | 2500 |
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Information about the Vairao Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vairao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vairao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vairao 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 (Vairao) 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 Vairao 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.
Vairao is 36 km (22 miles) from Punaauia. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Punaauia. Punaauia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











