
Surf Forecasts:
Maraa surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 4,189 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 11AM. 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 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3658 | 4189 | 2846 | 2173 | 1065 | 759 | 989 | 1184 | 508 | 838 | 627 | 424 | 893 | 427 | 549 | 660 | 392 | 434 | 400 | |
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 | 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 | 00:25AM0.38m | 12:50PM0.36m | 00:46AM0.36m | 1:11PM0.32m | 1:05AM0.33m | 1:30PM0.29m | 1:22AM0.30m | 1:45PM0.25m | 1:34AM0.27m | 1:51PM0.21m | 1:36AM0.24m | 1:29PM0.18m | 1:05AM0.21m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:41AM0.00m | 6:48PM0.05m | 7:05AM0.02m | 7:05PM0.07m | 7:27AM0.04m | 7:21PM0.09m | 7:49AM0.07m | 7:31PM0.11m | 8:10AM0.10m | 7:25PM0.14m | 8:23AM0.14m | 5:59PM0.15m | |||||||
— | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
5:57 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 40 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
3658 | 4189 | 2846 | 2173 | 1065 | 759 | 989 | 1184 | 405 | 838 | 627 | 424 | 893 | 427 | 549 | 539 | 392 | 434 | 400 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NW 13 | NNW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 17 | NNW 12 | SSW 14 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | S 16 | S 8 | SSW 17 | NNW 16 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 | NNW 15 | NNW 14 |
42 | 60 | 45 | 33 | 452 | 666 | 52 | 27 | 508 | 29 | 36 | 178 | 107 | 386 | 103 | 99 | 86 | 121 | 80 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NW 14 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | S 16 | NNW 11 | NE 5 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | NNW 11 | SSW 18 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | S 10 | NNW 8 |
12 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 29 | 14 | 6 | 124 | 24 | 7 | 218 | 61 | 45 | 112 | 19 | 18 | 32 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | NE 5 | NE 4 | ESE 7 | NNE 6 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 |
202 | 387 | 139 | 189 | 177 | 153 | 183 | 96 | 7 | 12 | 208 | 30 | — | 277 | 406 | 660 | 322 | 181 | 99 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3823 | 3515 | 3505 | 3505 | 3505 | 3505 | 3505 | 2678 | 2678 | 194 | 182 | 9 | 0 | 2633 | 2633 | 2633 | 2633 | 2633 | 1142 |
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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.










