
Surf Forecasts:
Maraa surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,692 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period with SW 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 (Jul 09) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maraa in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
306 | 475 | 541 | 540 | 447 | 314 | 223 | 229 | 357 | 410 | 669 | 855 | 1127 | 832 | 1367 | 2692 | 2033 | 1572 | 1241 | 821 | 1693 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:35PM0.24m | 7:11AM0.23m | 9:35PM0.25m | 9:06AM0.25m | 10:35PM0.27m | 10:12AM0.28m | 11:18PM0.29m | 11:02AM0.32m | 11:55PM0.31m | 11:46AM0.35m | 00:29AM0.33m | 12:28PM0.37m | 1:01AM0.33m | 1:07PM0.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:02AM0.19m | 2:13PM0.12m | 3:20AM0.17m | 3:52PM0.09m | 4:27AM0.14m | 4:52PM0.05m | 5:11AM0.11m | 5:38PM0.02m | 5:49AM0.08m | 6:19PM-0.00m | 6:25AM0.05m | 6:57PM-0.01m | 7:01AM0.03m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | |
5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | 5:38 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SE 11 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 |
240 | 475 | 187 | 540 | 447 | 314 | 161 | 229 | 357 | 410 | 669 | 855 | 1127 | 729 | 1367 | 2692 | 2033 | 1572 | 972 | 821 | 1693 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 10 | SSW 18 | SE 11 | SE 7 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SE 9 | SW 14 | WNW 4 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | NNE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 |
306 | 48 | 541 | 187 | 59 | 183 | 223 | 52 | 245 | 24 | 475 | 762 | 637 | 832 | 384 | 7 | 644 | 808 | 1241 | 760 | 764 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | NNE 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | WSW 14 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | NNE 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | S 16 | N 9 |
46 | 9 | 55 | 50 | 71 | 43 | 35 | 140 | 152 | 120 | 229 | 119 | 54 | 117 | 261 | 16 | 7 | 31 | 29 | 234 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | SE 11 | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 286 | — | — | 5 | 20 | 21 | 31 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1140 | 1140 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 2678 | 2633 | 182 | 217 | 29 | 42 | 34 | 35 | 42 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 3515 | 3822 | 3822 | 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.











