Ins and Outs surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 -10
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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
28.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Mar 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 21st Mar)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 21st Mar)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 27th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ins and Outs over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Thu morning).

Fri
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.5
N
0.7
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
NW
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.7
E
Period(s) (?)8814131314141313121212111116678888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)494771598921821018117611710472666271123143247282298382
Wind
(km/h)
0
SE
5
ESE
10
E
5
E
5
ENE
10
NE
5
ENE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
ononononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:53AM
0.36
1:48PM
0.33
2:19AM
0.31
2:09PM
0.31
2:44AM
0.26
2:26PM
0.27
3:03AM
0.20
2:22PM
0.23
1:22AM
0.16
11:35AM
0.21
9:38PM
0.21
10:46AM
0.24
10:18PM
0.26
10:57AM
0.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:42PM
0.00
7:58AM
0.06
8:10PM
0.03
8:20AM
0.09
8:40PM
0.06
8:36AM
0.12
9:15PM
0.10
8:24AM
0.16
10:39PM 4:39AM
0.15 0.15
5:01PM
0.17
4:26AM
0.10
4:37PM
0.13
4:47AM
0.06
Fri
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01
Sunset6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:04--6:02--
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-3-11---1----42243-55
Temp. °C272727272727272727282728282727282728282828
Feels °C (?)313130303030303029302929292827282728272727
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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.

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