
Surf Forecasts:
Maraa surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,818 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8PM. 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 (Sep 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maraa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3039 | 3413 | 3684 | 3695 | 2946 | 2311 | 2130 | 2148 | 1619 | 1607 | 1369 | 1084 | 629 | 402 | 377 | 189 | 587 | 661 | 906 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:47AM0.31m | 2:07PM0.26m | 1:53AM0.28m | 2:03PM0.22m | 1:42AM0.24m | 1:17PM0.18m | 00:50AM0.22m | 10:44AM0.19m | 11:16PM0.23m | 10:14AM0.23m | 10:47PM0.25m | 10:26AM0.27m | 10:51PM0.28m | ||||||
Low Tide | 8:13AM0.07m | 7:54PM0.12m | 8:28AM0.11m | 7:32PM0.14m | 8:19AM0.14m | 5:59PM0.14m | 6:08AM0.16m | 4:57PM0.12m | 5:05AM0.14m | 4:46PM0.09m | 4:49AM0.12m | 4:50PM0.07m | 4:50AM0.09m | ||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
3039 | 3413 | 3684 | 3695 | 2946 | 2311 | 2130 | 2148 | 1619 | 1607 | 1369 | 1084 | 629 | 402 | 377 | 179 | 587 | 661 | 906 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | SSE 10 | NNE 9 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | N 9 | N 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | S 9 | SW 8 | SE 11 |
19 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 189 | 249 | 222 | 189 | 136 | 17 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | E 10 | SSW 19 | NE 9 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | N 10 |
20 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 35 | 3 | 152 | 188 | 44 | 42 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 |
201 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 59 | 248 | 312 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 18 | 7 | 34 | 0 | 220 | 1143 | 2278 | 2278 | 1140 | 34 | 1140 | 1142 | 43 | 2278 | 233 | 2633 | 1140 | 194 |
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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.










