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Mataval Bay surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia
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Mataval Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mataval Bay sea temperature is
28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mataval Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Mataval Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mataval Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 4th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 4th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 3rd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mataval Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 15 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNW 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NNW 12 | |
190 | 147 | 19 | 81 | 75 | 28 | 26 | 15 | 32 | 42 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 42 | 44 | 17 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | 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 | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:15PM0.40m | 1:21AM0.39m | 1:39PM0.39m | 1:35AM0.37m | 2:03PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.34m | 2:30PM0.35m | 1:39AM0.32m | 3:08PM0.33m | 00:31AM0.31m | 8:38PM0.33m | 10:49AM0.31m | 9:26PM0.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:16PM0.20m | 7:31AM0.22m | 7:39PM0.22m | 7:44AM0.23m | 8:03PM0.25m | 7:50AM0.25m | 8:31PM0.27m | 7:33AM0.26m | 9:14PM0.30m | 6:20AM0.27m | 5:01AM0.26m | 3:14PM0.28m | 4:40AM0.25m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
26 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | SW 14 |
67 | 147 | 118 | 81 | 75 | 90 | 90 | 68 | 138 | 127 | 120 | 65 | 64 | 50 | 46 | 15 | 97 | 44 | 30 | 17 | 52 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NNE 8 |
43 | 169 | 142 | 96 | 88 | 223 | 217 | 148 | 16 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 88 | 81 | 80 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 15 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | SSW 13 | NNW 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNW 12 |
10 | 19 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 15 | 32 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 12 | 26 | 12 | 34 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 2 | E 3 | E 9 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 8 |
190 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 181 | 53 | 63 | 65 | 74 | 136 | 149 | 115 | 131 | 42 | 44 | 57 | 114 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 187 | 2308 | 2308 | 2285 | 2285 | 1160 | 1158 | 2285 | 1160 | 2284 | 2284 | 2594 | 188 | 187 |
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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.











