Mahoti Reef surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 -10
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Mahoti Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mahoti Reef sea temperature is
28.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mahoti Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Mahoti Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mahoti Reef in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 30th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mahoti Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon morning).

Tue
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.7
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
14
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.2
N
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
57
31
30
29
47
32
37
38
40
37
69
54
55
54
69
45
44
40
23
15
Wind (km/h)
20
E
25
E
30
ENE
25
NE
20
NNE
15
N
5
N
5
ENE
15
ESE
15
ESE
25
ESE
30
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
30
ESE
30
SE
35
ESE
25
ENE
25
NE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
10:53PM0.41m
10:51AM0.38m
11:24PM0.41m
11:23AM0.39m
11:53PM0.41m
11:54AM0.40m
00:18AM0.41m
12:23PM0.40m
00:41AM0.40m
12:51PM0.40m
1:03AM0.39m
1:20PM0.39m
1:25AM0.38m
1:51PM0.39m
Low Tide
4:20PM0.21m
5:04AM0.21m
4:56PM0.20m
5:34AM0.21m
5:28PM0.19m
6:02AM0.20m
5:57PM0.19m
6:28AM0.20m
6:25PM0.20m
6:52AM0.20m
6:53PM0.21m
7:15AM0.21m
7:22PM0.22m
7:38AM0.22m
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
1
4
16
12
3
15
11
Temp °C
27
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
26
26
26
26
25
25
25
25
28
25
24
25
26
29
30
31
28
29
27
25
28
26
26
27
26
23
24
23
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
368
469
417
322
212
47
32
37
306
330
402
563
615
608
452
397
310
223
214
136
96
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.3
NNE
8
0.4
N
11
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
14
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NW
13
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
NW
12
0.2
NNW
12
Energy kJ
33
32
31
30
29
142
138
142
38
40
37
14
35
55
54
50
17
44
10
23
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
16
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NW
16
0.2
NNW
16
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
N
10
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NW
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
13
Energy kJ
35
9
5
11
10
27
27
28
28
27
15
41
25
14
16
17
45
17
40
14
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
1
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
5
0.8
NE
6
0.2
ESE
2
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.6
ESE
3
1.1
ESE
4
1.1
SE
5
1.2
ESE
5
1.7
SE
6
Energy kJ
43
57
50
51
36
1
69
54
48
50
69
9
47
56
59
189
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
3
5
4
4
4
1
1
5
5
7
6
5
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
Distance (km)
27
27
2297
15
27
27
15
0
0
15
187
187
187
187
39
0
188
188
229
15
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
1
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
1
4
1
1
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
7
7
4
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Information about the Mahoti Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mahoti Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mahoti Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mahoti Reef 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 (Mahoti Reef) 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 Mahoti Reef 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 Mahoti Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tahiti, consider staying in Papeete which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Tahiti where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Faaa which is 12 km (7 miles) away and Punaauia, 17 km (11 miles) away.

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