
Surf Forecasts:
Maraa surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,859 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maraa this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Maraa in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 102mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
539 | 424 | 701 | 506 | 802 | 1004 | 688 | 604 | 557 | 342 | 246 | 175 | 127 | 224 | 530 | 419 | 732 | 820 | 1269 | 1349 | 2246 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:45PM0.25m | 1:34AM0.27m | 1:51PM0.21m | 1:36AM0.24m | 1:29PM0.18m | 1:05AM0.21m | 9:34AM0.18m | 10:20PM0.21m | 9:28AM0.22m | 9:58PM0.24m | 9:46AM0.27m | 10:05PM0.27m | 10:07AM0.31m | 10:19PM0.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:31PM0.11m | 8:10AM0.10m | 7:25PM0.14m | 8:23AM0.14m | 5:59PM0.15m | 6:02AM0.17m | 4:27PM0.14m | 4:19AM0.16m | 4:05PM0.12m | 3:58AM0.13m | 4:09PM0.10m | 4:03AM0.10m | 4:22PM0.08m | 4:17AM0.07m | |||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 25 | 31 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 8 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
539 | 424 | 701 | 506 | 802 | 1004 | 688 | 604 | 557 | 342 | 246 | 175 | 82 | 224 | 416 | 260 | 732 | 820 | 1269 | 1349 | 2246 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 11 | NNW 15 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SW 8 | NW 7 | SE 12 | SW 9 |
84 | 216 | 343 | 390 | 268 | 318 | 86 | 121 | 61 | 64 | 59 | 53 | 31 | 82 | 126 | 363 | 21 | 182 | 12 | 34 | 81 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | S 16 | NNW 11 | SE 7 | E 7 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | S 10 | NNW 14 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 13 | SW 16 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | NW 12 | NW 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 |
22 | 174 | 46 | 49 | 25 | 99 | 86 | 48 | 80 | 58 | 55 | 67 | 127 | 20 | 29 | 419 | 35 | 12 | 23 | 23 | 58 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | E 3 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NW 5 | WNW 10 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — |
109 | 92 | 67 | 3 | 193 | 10 | 124 | 114 | 10 | 20 | 12 | 29 | 36 | 59 | 530 | — | 186 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 194 | 3381 | 34 | 25 | 189 | 194 | 2633 | 194 | 2633 | 1133 | 241 | 2633 | 2633 | 3515 | 189 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 30 |
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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.
Maraa is 13 km (8 miles) from Punaauia. If you plan a holiday in Tahiti, look for hotels and other accommodation in Punaauia. Punaauia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










