
Surf Forecasts:
Ins and Outs surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ins and Outs this week:
The surf forecast for Ins and Outs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ins and Outs in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 25th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 25th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ins and Outs over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 37 | 71 | 60 | 45 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 11:01PM0.23m | 10:36AM0.24m | 11:02PM0.26m | 10:52AM0.28m | 11:12PM0.29m | 11:11AM0.31m | 11:28PM0.31m | 11:31AM0.35m | 11:45PM0.33m | 11:53AM0.37m | 00:03AM0.35m | 12:16PM0.39m | 00:23AM0.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:51PM0.09m | 5:01AM0.11m | 5:00PM0.06m | 5:06AM0.08m | 5:13PM0.04m | 5:16AM0.06m | 5:29PM0.03m | 5:30AM0.04m | 5:47PM0.02m | 5:47AM0.02m | 6:06PM0.01m | 6:06AM0.01m | 6:27PM0.01m | |||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | NNE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 5 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | SE 14 | SE 13 |
8 | 8 | 12 | 30 | 19 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 169 | 209 | 245 | 149 | 152 | 37 | 116 | 60 | 218 | 202 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | SSE 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 12 | SE 17 | SE 14 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
8 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 120 | 11 | 248 | 45 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | E 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SE 14 | SE 16 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 17 | SW 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 |
12 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 29 | 41 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 3 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | — | E 6 | — | — | — |
10 | 19 | 37 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 6 | — | 10 | 19 | 24 | 28 | — | 71 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 32 | 47 | 35 | 20 | 20 | 32 | 35 | 59 | 35 | 207 | 32 | 32 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
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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.










