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Maraa surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
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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)Maraa surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 7,076 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with SSW swell.
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 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. 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 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 28th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 29th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 30th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | |
4213 | 3216 | 2102 | 1538 | 1187 | 2406 | 3381 | 3951 | 4543 | 6635 | 6555 | 5451 | 4001 | 3698 | 2582 | 1716 | 1525 | 1159 | 765 | 892 | 1583 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:15AM0.30m | 10:48PM0.32m | 10:45AM0.32m | 11:18PM0.32m | 11:14AM0.32m | 11:48PM0.32m | 11:42AM0.32m | 00:17AM0.31m | 12:11PM0.32m | 00:46AM0.30m | 12:40PM0.31m | 1:15AM0.28m | 1:10PM0.30m | 1:45AM0.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:34PM0.07m | 4:55AM0.10m | 5:06PM0.05m | 5:22AM0.09m | 5:36PM0.04m | 5:47AM0.08m | 6:05PM0.03m | 6:13AM0.08m | 6:35PM0.03m | 6:41AM0.08m | 7:06PM0.03m | 7:10AM0.08m | 7:37PM0.05m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 27 | 13 | 9 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 20 |
4213 | 3216 | 2102 | 1538 | 1187 | 2406 | 3381 | 3951 | 4543 | 6635 | 6555 | 5451 | 4001 | 3698 | 2582 | 1716 | 1525 | 1159 | 765 | 892 | 753 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | N 16 | NNW 15 | NW 15 | NNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | S 22 | N 12 |
— | 5 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 47 | 28 | 27 | 48 | 18 | 81 | 72 | 54 | 65 | 45 | 44 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 82 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 20 | NNW 15 | N 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNE 9 | NNW 16 | — | NNE 16 | NNE 16 | NNE 15 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 13 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 |
— | — | 7 | 21 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 86 | — | 25 | 48 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 13 |
85 | 63 | 50 | 61 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 266 | 297 | 285 | 175 | 614 | 320 | 1583 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2292 | 227 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 194 | 194 | 194 | 194 | 194 | 39 | 2633 | 2633 | 2633 | 194 | 2633 | 2633 | 2633 |
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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.











