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Motuau Island surfForecast / Tahiti / French Polynesia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 19 Nov 2025 -10
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Motuau Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Motuau Island sea temperature is
27.5° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Motuau Island this week:

The surf forecast for Motuau Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Motuau Island in the next 12 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 22nd Nov)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 22nd Nov)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 21st Nov)6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Motuau Island over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
1.4
E
0.4
NW
0.5
N
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.3
ENE
0.4
NW
0.4
NNW
0.5
NNW
0.5
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.6
NNW
Period(s) (?)16161515146131266615151615141413191817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)68675710410215344731701321255591144121138121116139126197
Wind
(km/h)
35
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
40
ESE
45
ESE
35
E
40
E
40
ESE
35
E
25
ENE
15
W
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNE
5
ENE
5
NNE
5
SW
0
WSW
5
NNW
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscrossonononglassoncross-
off		glassoncross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
12:26PM
0.30
12:26AM
0.29
12:53PM
0.29
12:51AM
0.28
1:20PM
0.26
1:17AM
0.27
1:47PM
0.24
1:44AM
0.25
2:16PM
0.22
2:14AM
0.23
2:49PM
0.20
2:52AM
0.21
3:39PM
0.18
4:18AM
0.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:33PM
0.05
6:44AM
0.02
6:56PM
0.06
7:10AM
0.03
7:20PM
0.07
7:39AM
0.04
7:45PM
0.08
8:10AM
0.06
8:15PM
0.10
8:47AM
0.09
8:52PM
0.12
9:39AM
0.11
9:47PM
0.14
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Sunrise5:13--5:13--5:13--5:13--5:13--5:13--5:13--
Sunset-6:12--6:13--6:13--6:14--6:14--6:15--6:15-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
32223121117932112--2---12
Temp. °C242525252524232325252626262526262626272726
Feels °C (?)212121212120192021232729292628282928283128
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Information about the Motuau Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Motuau Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Motuau Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Motuau Island 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 (Motuau Island) 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 Motuau Island 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 Motuau Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tahiti, consider staying in Papeete which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Tahiti where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Faaa which is 15 km (9 miles) away and Punaauia, 21 km (13 miles) away.

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