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Maraa surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 15 Apr 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
28.8° 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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maraa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 15th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 15th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 16th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 233 | 194 | 232 | 161 | 119 | 71 | 256 | 106 | 100 | 61 | 94 | 70 | 56 | 65 | 106 | 155 | 212 | 352 | 236 | 180 | 145 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | glass | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
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Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
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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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