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Haapiti surfForecast / Moorea / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 18 May 2026 -10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Haapiti surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Haapiti sea temperature is
28.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Haapiti this week:
The surf forecast for Haapiti over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Haapiti in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Haapiti over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE 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 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | |
1240 | 2689 | 1951 | 2410 | 2462 | 1868 | 2012 | 1212 | 1484 | 1122 | 836 | 700 | 690 | 812 | 1018 | 905 | 899 | 539 | 377 | 395 | 1057 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:50PM0.27m | 1:32AM0.22m | 1:27PM0.26m | 2:05AM0.20m | 2:09PM0.24m | 2:41AM0.18m | 3:04PM0.21m | 3:32AM0.16m | 5:09PM0.19m | 7:12AM0.16m | 8:06PM0.20m | 8:41AM0.18m | 9:13PM0.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:29PM0.02m | 7:23AM0.07m | 8:11PM0.04m | 7:57AM0.08m | 9:00PM0.08m | 8:38AM0.10m | 10:07PM0.11m | 9:45AM0.12m | 00:35AM0.13m | 12:21PM0.13m | 3:13AM0.13m | 2:39PM0.12m | 3:53AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | NNW 15 | S 16 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 17 |
 kJ | 1240 | 44 | 651 | 2410 | 2462 | 1868 | 2012 | 1212 | 1484 | 1122 | 836 | 700 | 690 | 812 | 1018 | 905 | 899 | 539 | 377 | 220 | 1057 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | NNE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 7 | NNE 8 | SSW 17 | NE 8 | SSW 16 | NNW 12 | W 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | SW 13 | NNE 8 | SW 10 | NE 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | S 12 |
| kJ | 68 | 16 | 43 | 70 | 28 | 475 | 31 | 759 | 13 | 54 | 58 | 63 | 32 | 7 | 23 | 24 | 101 | 12 | 148 | 395 | 171 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | ENE 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | NE 13 | SW 9 | NNE 12 | SW 9 | NNE 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 57 | 48 | 102 | 46 | 35 | 56 | 29 | 14 | 28 | 53 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 7 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 45 | 48 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 14 | S 14 | E 5 | ENE 5 | NNE 8 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 9 | NE 6 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 402 | 2689 | 1951 | 54 | 43 | 38 | 14 | 32 | 86 | — | — | — | 7 | 109 | 46 | 107 | — | 125 | 187 | 159 | 98 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2438 | 2473 | 2250 | 2259 | 2247 | 1119 | 145 | 145 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2274 | 2274 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Haapiti Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Haapiti provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Haapiti can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Haapiti 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 (Haapiti) 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 Haapiti 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.
Haapiti is 27 km (17 miles) from Faaa. If you plan a holiday in Moorea, look for hotels and other accommodation in Faaa. Faaa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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