
Surf Forecasts:
Maraa surf forecast from 28 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,987 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 1st Nov) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 1st Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2972 | 2814 | 2643 | 2543 | 1580 | 1047 | 756 | 491 | 373 | 292 | 322 | 379 | 273 | 326 | 649 | 649 | 606 | 1239 | 1147 | 905 | |
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 | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:36AM0.37m | 1:13PM0.32m | 1:07AM0.35m | 1:46PM0.28m | 1:41AM0.31m | 2:22PM0.24m | 2:22AM0.27m | 3:17PM0.20m | 3:50AM0.23m | 8:07PM0.20m | 8:06AM0.25m | 8:59PM0.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:39PM0.06m | 7:04AM0.00m | 7:07PM0.07m | 7:41AM0.03m | 7:36PM0.10m | 8:25AM0.07m | 8:09PM0.13m | 9:29AM0.12m | 9:05PM0.16m | 12:28PM0.15m | 1:17AM0.17m | 2:54PM0.13m | 2:52AM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
2972 | 2814 | 2643 | 2543 | 1580 | 1047 | 756 | 491 | 373 | 292 | 322 | 379 | 273 | 187 | 649 | 649 | 606 | 1239 | 1147 | 905 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 18 | NNW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | NNW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | NNW 13 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NW 12 |
96 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 35 | 61 | 104 | 235 | 161 | 84 | 200 | 326 | 69 | 107 | 395 | 55 | 55 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 15 | NNE 10 | NNW 18 | NNW 13 | NE 7 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | SW 18 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 10 | SW 11 | SE 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | N 9 |
29 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 63 | 32 | 18 | 102 | 88 | 84 | 82 | 71 | 20 | 96 | 82 | 37 | 37 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | S 7 |
150 | 201 | 12 | 17 | 72 | 108 | 105 | 66 | 44 | 36 | 56 | 94 | 73 | 119 | 128 | — | — | — | — | 225 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2726 | 2582 | 2582 | 195 | 2582 | 2278 | 2278 | 2300 | 2278 | 2307 | 1142 | 1140 | 195 | 194 | 194 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 3505 | 3515 |
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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.










