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Maraa surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 15 May 2026 -10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 normal for this time of year)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 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maraa in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 21st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 21st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 19th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed morning, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Fri 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
1159 | 846 | 902 | 788 | 1811 | 2075 | 2416 | 2114 | 2056 | 1245 | 2785 | 1998 | 1462 | 1464 | 998 | 1797 | 1139 | 929 | 811 | 953 | 1139 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:47PM0.36m | 11:41AM0.37m | 00:23AM0.35m | 12:17PM0.37m | 1:00AM0.33m | 12:56PM0.36m | 1:40AM0.30m | 1:38PM0.33m | 2:22AM0.27m | 2:28PM0.30m | 3:14AM0.24m | 3:34PM0.27m | 4:36AM0.22m | 5:31PM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:47AM0.06m | 6:08PM-0.01m | 6:20AM0.06m | 6:49PM-0.01m | 6:55AM0.07m | 7:32PM0.01m | 7:33AM0.08m | 8:19PM0.05m | 8:17AM0.10m | 9:14PM0.08m | 9:12AM0.12m | 10:27PM0.12m | 10:36AM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — |
 | 5:32 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 |
— | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 908 | 846 | 902 | 788 | 1811 | 2075 | 2416 | 2114 | 2056 | 1245 | 2785 | 1998 | 1462 | 1464 | 998 | 1797 | 1139 | 929 | 811 | 953 | 1139 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 16 | SE 11 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | NNE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 1159 | 553 | 826 | 494 | 210 | 178 | 141 | 87 | 87 | 901 | 41 | 227 | 151 | 109 | 719 | 268 | 181 | 17 | 154 | 84 | 154 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 15 | NW 15 | SE 11 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | SSW 17 | S 18 | SE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNW 11 | NNE 10 | SSE 8 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 250 | 231 | 256 | 252 | 31 | 15 | 15 | 58 | 57 | 59 | 46 | 35 | 475 | 384 | 71 | 31 | 28 | 12 | 18 | 70 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | S 6 | SE 5 | — | — | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 4 | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 8 | E 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 26 | 77 | 37 | — | — | 28 | 39 | 14 | 19 | 15 | — | — | 5 | 192 | 9 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 2633 | 2633 | 3505 | 3505 | 3505 | 2472 | 2278 | 2278 | 37 | 182 | 182 | 7 | 5 | 37 | 0 | 229 | 0 |
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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.
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