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Faaone Surf Forecast
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Faaone surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 20 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
28.2° 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 27th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
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 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | |
140 | 120 | 89 | 64 | 57 | 52 | 28 | 26 | 39 | 17 | 53 | 55 | 54 | 83 | 72 | 94 | 42 | 108 | 148 | 193 | 229 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 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 | 9:55AM0.27m | 10:18PM0.31m | 10:29AM0.28m | 10:53PM0.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:06PM0.09m | 4:42AM0.09m | 4:44PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | E 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 |
 kJ | 140 | 120 | 89 | 64 | 48 | 34 | 24 | 15 | 39 | 17 | 53 | 55 | 54 | 19 | 45 | 59 | 29 | 38 | 38 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | NNE 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 16 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 57 | 52 | 28 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 38 | 20 | 33 | 27 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SSE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 9 | NNE 12 | NE 8 | NE 13 | S 14 | SE 8 | N 12 | ESE 10 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 29 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 26 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 34 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 14 | — | — | — | 83 | 72 | 94 | 42 | 108 | 148 | 193 | 229 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 201 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 23 | 57 | 2310 | 2305 | 2305 | 2305 | 2305 | 2305 |
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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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