Nao Nao surfForecast / Raiatea / French Polynesia

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Nao Nao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nao Nao sea temperature is
28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nao Nao this week:

The surf forecast for Nao Nao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nao Nao in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 10th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 10th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 12th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nao Nao over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.9
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
2.1
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.8
SE
10
2
SSE
10
2
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
12
3
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
11
2.5
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
595
491
497
448
443
437
582
817
766
953
711
736
492
542
602
792
809
1569
2426
1752
1429
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
30
E
30
E
25
E
25
ESE
20
NE
10
E
15
NE
10
N
10
NW
10
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
25
NW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
1:16PM0.20m
1:27AM0.15m
1:30PM0.18m
1:30AM0.14m
1:42PM0.17m
1:08AM0.13m
1:38PM0.15m
10:10PM0.14m
11:10AM0.14m
10:03PM0.17m
10:24AM0.16m
10:12PM0.19m
10:17AM0.17m
10:28PM0.21m
Low Tide
7:50PM0.06m
7:03AM0.07m
7:59PM0.08m
6:39AM0.09m
7:25PM0.11m
6:03AM0.09m
6:00PM0.13m
5:32AM0.10m
4:49PM0.13m
5:04AM0.10m
3:56PM0.11m
4:45AM0.10m
4:00PM0.09m
4:43AM0.09m
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clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
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5:45
5:44
5:44
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:42
3
3
4
6
3
5
8
9
7
8
2
1
2
2
2
4
Temp °C
28
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
29
29
27
27
28
26
26
27
27
29
30
29
30
30
30
28
28
28
28
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.7
SSE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
0.9
SSW
13
1.8
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.7
SE
8
1.6
SSW
14
1.6
SE
10
2.1
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.8
SE
9
1.8
SE
10
2
SSE
10
2
SSE
10
2.4
SSE
12
3
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
11
2.5
SE
11
Energy kJ
251
340
390
448
435
303
437
338
346
953
479
736
492
542
602
792
809
1569
2426
1752
1429
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SE
8
1.4
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
ESE
10
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
595
491
283
220
443
306
582
817
766
247
711
408
293
233
93
85
16
20
120
91
125
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
0.3
NNE
10
0.5
E
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
S
15
1.1
S
14
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
SSE
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NW
14
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
Energy kJ
53
19
37
181
15
14
298
666
485
19
18
18
73
100
55
12
16
51
19
14
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
9
0.6
E
9
1.9
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
0.2
WSW
9
Energy kJ
95
54
497
437
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
20
20
2074
45
45
2073
2073
20
20
10
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Raiatea
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in French Polynesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
5
8
6
5
6
5
8
6
5
5
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Information about the Nao Nao Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Nao Nao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nao Nao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nao Nao 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 (Nao Nao) 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 Nao Nao 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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