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Faaone Surf Forecast
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Faaone surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 18 May 2026 -10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Faaone surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Faaone sea temperature is
28.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faaone this week:
The surf forecast for Faaone over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faaone in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 21st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 21st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 24th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faaone over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the N by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | |
140 | 179 | 207 | 127 | 156 | 113 | 117 | 97 | 78 | 54 | 64 | 52 | 32 | 30 | 53 | 71 | 83 | 102 | 209 | 209 | 138 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:45PM0.31m | 2:31AM0.26m | 2:32PM0.29m | 3:25AM0.23m | 3:36PM0.26m | 4:47AM0.21m | 5:22PM0.24m | 6:50AM0.21m | 7:24PM0.25m | 8:19AM0.22m | 8:43PM0.27m | 9:14AM0.25m | 9:37PM0.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.04m | 8:28AM0.09m | 9:16PM0.07m | 9:19AM0.11m | 10:28PM0.10m | 10:32AM0.13m | 00:15AM0.12m | 12:26PM0.14m | 2:13AM0.12m | 2:14PM0.13m | 3:22AM0.11m | 3:20PM0.11m | 4:06AM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
22 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | NW 15 | NNE 9 | NW 14 | NNE 9 | NE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NNE 9 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | NNE 9 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | NNE 9 | SE 7 | ENE 8 | NNE 11 |
 kJ | 89 | 57 | 17 | 46 | 15 | 100 | 117 | 97 | 78 | 54 | 52 | 39 | 29 | 30 | 15 | 26 | 83 | 29 | 19 | 209 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | NNE 9 | NNW 15 | SE 11 | NNW 13 | SE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 5 | E 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 12 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 58 | 8 | 42 | 42 | 35 | 113 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 35 | 64 | 52 | 32 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 26 | 25 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NNW 9 | N 10 | NNE 9 | SE 11 | NNE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNE 9 | SE 8 | W 7 | W 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | NNE 12 | N 13 | NNE 11 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 29 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 22 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 140 | 179 | 207 | 127 | 156 | — | 21 | 26 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 23 | 53 | 71 | — | 102 | 209 | — | 138 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2498 | 2532 | 2310 | 2319 | 2306 | 1169 | 201 | 201 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 29 | 59 | 2333 | 2333 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 13 |
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Information about the Faaone Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Faaone provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Faaone can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Faaone 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 (Faaone) 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 Faaone 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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