Surf Forecasts:
Mataval Bay surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with 355 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mataval Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Mataval Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) 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 2.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mataval Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | N 8 | NE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 10 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 261 | 10 | 0 | 355 | 291 | 310 | 307 | 287 | 275 | 216 | 180 | 180 | |
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 | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:06PM0.42m | 2:21AM0.37m | 2:49PM0.41m | 3:00AM0.36m | 3:37PM0.39m | 3:45AM0.34m | 4:40PM0.37m | 4:45AM0.33m | 6:22PM0.35m | 6:23AM0.32m | 8:39PM0.35m | 8:28AM0.32m | 9:59PM0.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:32PM0.21m | 8:16AM0.20m | 9:17PM0.23m | 8:58AM0.21m | 10:08PM0.25m | 9:47AM0.22m | 11:21PM0.27m | 10:52AM0.24m | 1:18AM0.28m | 12:39PM0.26m | 3:11AM0.27m | 2:46PM0.25m | 4:15AM0.26m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
180 | 133 | 66 | 68 | 84 | 146 | 91 | 82 | 53 | 66 | 98 | 84 | 273 | 246 | 169 | 116 | 106 | 102 | 216 | 180 | 180 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 18 | ESE 17 | SW 16 | SE 15 | SSW 18 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSW 19 | NNE 9 | ESE 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | N 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
12 | 29 | 64 | 56 | 62 | 51 | 46 | 46 | 34 | 17 | 16 | 72 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 103 | 100 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NE 8 | ESE 16 | SSW 19 | SE 15 | SW 16 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | NNE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | NW 11 | — | N 12 | N 8 | NW 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
1 | 2 | 25 | 72 | 54 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 31 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — |
121 | 111 | 146 | 181 | 181 | 196 | 226 | 240 | 293 | 261 | 387 | 488 | 355 | 291 | 310 | 307 | 287 | 275 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2289 | 1160 | 2289 | 1160 | 1158 | 1160 | 1160 | 1160 | 1158 | 2612 | 2612 | 1158 | 2612 | 1152 | 1152 | 2612 | 46 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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Information about the Mataval Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mataval Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mataval Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mataval Bay 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 (Mataval Bay) 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 Mataval Bay 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Tahiti? If you are looking for accommodation near Mataval Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tahiti, consider staying in Papeete which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Tahiti where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Faaa which is 13 km (8 miles) away and Punaauia, 19 km (12 miles) away.










