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 TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 4th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (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 Forecast

Light 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 Summary

Light 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
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.3
NNE
10
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNW
13
0.3
NNW
15
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNW
12
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.2
NNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
190
147
19
81
75
28
26
15
32
42
32
31
27
26
15
15
15
42
44
17
14
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
5
E
5
SSE
25
ESE
25
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
35
E
35
ESE
40
E
40
E
40
ESE
35
ESE
35
E
35
ESE
35
E
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
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:13
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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)
0.4
SW
16
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
NE
6
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
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)
0.4
SW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
NNE
8
Energy kJ
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)
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNW
13
0.3
NNW
15
0.3
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.3
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
NNW
12
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNW
12
Energy kJ
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)
1.2
ENE
8
0.3
E
2
0.6
E
3
1.1
E
9
1.1
E
5
1.2
E
5
1.1
E
5
1.1
E
6
1
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
E
8
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
E
8
1
E
8
Energy kJ
190
1
8
181
53
63
65
74
136
149
115
131
42
44
57
114
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
3
Distance (km)
16
16
16
0
0
2
40
187
2308
2308
2285
2285
1160
1158
2285
1160
2284
2284
2594
188
187
Best forecast wave conditions in Tahiti
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
1
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
7
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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.

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