Maraa surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 18 May 2026 -10
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Maraa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Maraa sea temperature is
28.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maraa this week:

The surf forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Maraa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 21st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 21st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 19th May)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon night, light winds from the N by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night).

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
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
4
3
2
1
1
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
4
2
3
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
14
2.5
S
14
2
S
13
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
14
2.1
S
15
1.6
S
15
2
S
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
S
14
1.5
S
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1374
2475
1349
2939
2659
1868
2016
1119
1668
1233
1058
799
787
1074
1144
1065
899
418
329
186
781
Wind (km/h)
35
ESE
40
SE
35
ESE
35
E
30
ENE
35
N
30
NNW
25
NNW
10
N
5
ENE
5
S
10
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
30
NE
20
NE
20
NE
10
N
10
N
10
SSW
20
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
12:56PM0.36m
1:40AM0.30m
1:38PM0.33m
2:22AM0.27m
2:28PM0.30m
3:14AM0.24m
3:34PM0.27m
4:36AM0.22m
5:31PM0.25m
6:46AM0.22m
7:36PM0.26m
8:11AM0.24m
8:49PM0.28m
Low Tide
7:32PM0.01m
7:33AM0.08m
8:19PM0.05m
8:17AM0.10m
9:14PM0.08m
9:12AM0.12m
10:27PM0.12m
10:36AM0.14m
00:16AM0.14m
12:36PM0.15m
2:07AM0.14m
2:17PM0.13m
3:12AM0.13m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
4
1
1
2
10
1
Temp °C
25
25
25
27
27
27
27
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
27
22
22
20
25
26
27
27
28
30
32
32
31
28
29
29
27
28
29
31
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
14
0.3
NNW
15
2
S
13
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
14
2.1
S
15
1.6
S
15
2
S
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.5
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
13
1.7
S
14
1.5
S
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
18
Energy kJ
1374
44
1349
2939
2659
1868
2016
1119
1668
1233
1058
799
787
1074
1144
1065
899
418
329
186
781
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
15
0.2
SSW
22
1.4
S
16
0.4
NW
14
0.3
NNE
9
0.9
SSW
17
0.3
NNE
10
1.3
SSW
16
0.4
SE
7
0.2
NNW
11
0.5
N
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.7
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
Energy kJ
58
47
1017
46
15
475
18
870
14
12
57
32
28
27
48
39
49
53
88
127
145
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.3
NNW
13
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNW
12
0.6
SE
8
0.3
NNE
9
0.1
N
13
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
NNE
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
NE
12
0.5
WSW
8
0.5
SE
9
0.7
NNE
8
0.8
S
12
Energy kJ
6
8
43
30
35
13
29
35
17
3
5
5
4
17
14
1
6
40
37
61
169
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSE
8
2.5
S
14
1.6
SE
6
1.7
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
0.6
NNE
4
0.5
N
3
0.7
N
4
0.6
N
5
0.5
N
9
0.4
ENE
7
0.6
NNE
5
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NNE
8
Energy kJ
428
2475
188
244
224
11
6
17
17
42
16
17
54
44
84
88
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
1
4
3
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
2278
2303
2292
2278
2280
1140
182
182
0
0
0
0
0
0
2307
0
1
0
0
25
194
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
7
9
5
4
4
5
6
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Information about the Maraa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Maraa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Maraa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Maraa 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 (Maraa) 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 Maraa 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.

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