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Motu Mahara surfForecast / Huahine / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 -10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Motu Mahara surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Motu Mahara sea temperature is
29.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Motu Mahara this week:
The surf forecast for Motu Mahara over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Motu Mahara in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 4th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 4th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 3rd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motu Mahara over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 9 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | |
169 | 140 | 116 | 54 | 39 | 93 | 91 | 148 | 75 | 64 | 83 | 88 | 80 | 134 | 99 | 65 | 16 | 120 | 90 | 63 | 81 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:20AM0.18m | 1:14PM0.19m | 1:34AM0.16m | 1:29PM0.18m | 1:42AM0.14m | 1:40PM0.16m | 1:38AM0.12m | 1:44PM0.15m | 1:10AM0.11m | 1:27PM0.13m | 9:37PM0.13m | 11:19AM0.13m | 9:49PM0.16m | 10:35AM0.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:21PM0.02m | 7:12AM0.04m | 7:43PM0.03m | 7:26AM0.05m | 8:04PM0.05m | 7:33AM0.06m | 8:25PM0.07m | 7:17AM0.08m | 8:37PM0.10m | 5:50AM0.08m | 5:39PM0.11m | 5:06AM0.08m | 4:41PM0.11m | 4:57AM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 |
 | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | 5:40 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
 kJ | 1016 | 857 | 578 | 804 | 1569 | 1675 | 1328 | 930 | 683 | 632 | 574 | 151 | 151 | 465 | 651 | 1019 | 756 | 1147 | 988 | 290 | 261 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSW 9 | E 9 | E 8 | NNE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 15 | NNE 9 | E 8 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 169 | 140 | 572 | 447 | 40 | 93 | 91 | 52 | 55 | 37 | 29 | 169 | 443 | 131 | 136 | 103 | 343 | 30 | 90 | 352 | 81 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | SSE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 13 | NE 7 | NNE 9 | NNW 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 19 | 11 | 116 | 54 | 39 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 52 | 188 | 37 | 14 | 181 | 65 | 16 | 15 | 28 | 27 | 210 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | — | ENE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 148 | 75 | 64 | 83 | 88 | 80 | 134 | 99 | 63 | 246 | 120 | — | 63 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2142 | 2118 | 2119 | 1055 | 1055 | 1055 | 1056 | 1056 | 55 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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Information about the Motu Mahara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Motu Mahara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Motu Mahara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Motu Mahara 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 (Motu Mahara) 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 Motu Mahara 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.
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