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Faaroa surfForecast / Raiatea / French Polynesia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 -10
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faaroa this week:
The surf forecast for Faaroa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faaroa in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 1st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 1st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 7th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faaroa over the next 12 days.
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 697 | 522 | 555 | 1222 | 1203 | 892 | 530 | 394 | 281 | 214 | 178 | 144 | 181 | 358 | 362 | 419 | 412 | 336 | 689 | 3257 | 3934 | 2650 | 2613 | 4274 | 4527 | 3917 | 2734 | 1179 | 926 | 678 | 687 | 687 | 746 | 574 | 703 | 626 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:15AM 0.17 | 1:16PM 0.22 | 1:29AM 0.15 | 1:39PM 0.19 | 1:28AM 0.13 | 1:52PM 0.16 | 12:39AM 0.12 | 1:28PM 0.14 | 10:08PM 0.14 | 11:24AM 0.13 | 10:04PM 0.17 | 10:34AM 0.15 | 10:22PM 0.19 | 10:36AM 0.17 | 10:42PM 0.21 | 10:48AM 0.19 | 11:02PM 0.22 | 11:03AM 0.20 | 11:23PM 0.22 | 11:20AM 0.21 | 11:43PM 0.22 | 11:37AM 0.21 | 12:03AM 0.21 | 11:54AM 0.21 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:24PM 0.01 | 6:54AM 0.04 | 7:51PM 0.04 | 7:05AM 0.05 | 8:14PM 0.07 | 6:59AM 0.06 | 8:15PM 0.10 | 6:06AM 0.08 | 5:32PM 0.12 | 5:11AM 0.08 | 4:29PM 0.10 | 4:58AM 0.07 | 4:29PM 0.08 | 5:02AM 0.06 | 4:41PM 0.06 | 5:12AM 0.06 | 4:57PM 0.05 | 5:22AM 0.06 | 5:14PM 0.04 | 5:33AM 0.05 | 5:32PM 0.02 | 5:45AM 0.05 | 5:52PM 0.01 | 5:59AM 0.04 | ||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 |
| Sunset | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 | - | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Faaroa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Faaroa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Faaroa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Faaroa 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 (Faaroa) 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 Faaroa 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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