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Ins and Outs surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
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Ins and Outs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ins and Outs sea temperature is
28.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ins and Outs this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ins and Outs in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 10s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 5th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ins and Outs over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NW 15 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNW 12 | NNE 9 | NNW 18 | NNW 18 | ENE 8 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | |
81 | 93 | 76 | 55 | 56 | 76 | 54 | 52 | 14 | 30 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 30 | 19 | 64 | 55 | 54 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 2:04PM0.25m | 2:39AM0.21m | 2:29PM0.22m | 3:16AM0.18m | 3:09PM0.20m | 8:00AM0.18m | 7:55PM0.20m | 9:00AM0.21m | 8:59PM0.24m | 9:31AM0.23m | 9:37PM0.27m | 9:58AM0.26m | 10:10PM0.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05AM0.10m | 8:39PM0.09m | 8:32AM0.12m | 9:23PM0.12m | 9:12AM0.15m | 11:11PM0.15m | 12:10PM0.17m | 3:01AM0.14m | 2:56PM0.15m | 3:36AM0.12m | 3:28PM0.12m | 4:03AM0.10m | 3:56PM0.10m | 4:31AM0.08m | |||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 9 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | NNE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
81 | 93 | 76 | 54 | 56 | 76 | 67 | 77 | 14 | 217 | 201 | 23 | 18 | 113 | 398 | 14 | 19 | 314 | 334 | 448 | 600 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | NNW 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNW 12 | NNE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NW 15 | NW 14 |
26 | 25 | 16 | 33 | 32 | 22 | 54 | 52 | 12 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 35 | 55 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NW 16 | NNW 13 | NW 15 | NNW 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ESE 11 | NNW 12 | S 16 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 18 | NNW 18 | NNE 9 | NW 16 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 |
26 | 67 | 32 | 55 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 30 | 15 | 64 | 14 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 2 | ESE 3 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 4 | 34 | 43 | 34 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 206 | — | — | 192 | 175 | 257 | — | 413 | 307 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 207 | 2304 | 2304 | 2304 | 2304 | 1176 | 250 | 2304 | 2617 | 207 | 207 | 207 | 47 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 33 | 2612 | 2304 | 2304 |
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Information about the Ins and Outs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ins and Outs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ins and Outs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ins and Outs 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 (Ins and Outs) 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 Ins and Outs 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Tahiti? If you are looking for accommodation near Ins and Outs, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tahiti, consider staying in Papeete which is 28 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Tahiti where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Faaa which is 32 km (20 miles) away and Punaauia, 33 km (20 miles) away.











