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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
28.9° 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 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maraa in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 5AM. 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 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 14th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 14th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 9th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Mon night, moderate winds from the ENE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | |
1730 | 1421 | 874 | 756 | 651 | 412 | 430 | 551 | 587 | 623 | 653 | 643 | 559 | 413 | 376 | 477 | 649 | 666 | 763 | 663 | 893 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | cross | |
High Tide | 3:05PM0.21m | 8:11AM0.20m | 8:04PM0.22m | 8:51AM0.22m | 8:58PM0.26m | 9:18AM0.25m | 9:34PM0.30m | 9:43AM0.28m | 10:06PM0.33m | 10:09AM0.31m | 10:39PM0.35m | 10:37AM0.34m | 11:13PM0.36m | 11:08AM0.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:36PM0.16m | 12:35PM0.18m | 2:29AM0.15m | 2:28PM0.15m | 3:14AM0.13m | 3:09PM0.12m | 3:46AM0.11m | 3:43PM0.09m | 4:15AM0.10m | 4:17PM0.05m | 4:45AM0.08m | 4:52PM0.02m | 5:15AM0.07m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | |
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | 5:32 | |
4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | NW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 |
1730 | 1421 | 874 | 756 | 427 | 303 | 226 | 123 | 68 | 49 | 54 | 120 | 69 | 284 | 376 | 477 | 649 | 666 | 763 | 663 | 893 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | NW 15 | SW 18 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 21 |
16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 81 | 157 | 144 | 79 | 44 | 55 | 79 | 46 | 44 | 16 | 37 | 28 | 35 | 95 | 95 | 82 | 467 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNW 12 | SSE 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | S 11 | SSW 14 | NNE 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | SSW 24 | SE 8 |
14 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 41 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 19 | 32 | 21 | 18 | 7 | 18 | 35 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 217 | 64 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 8 |
205 | 160 | 577 | 449 | 651 | 412 | 430 | 551 | 587 | 623 | 653 | 643 | 559 | 413 | 372 | 268 | 256 | 32 | 37 | 16 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 194 | 194 | 194 | 194 | 2591 | 2278 | 2582 | 241 | 2582 | 2633 | 2582 | 2726 | 2300 | 2278 | 2278 | 2278 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
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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.












