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Nao Nao surfForecast / Raiatea / French Polynesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 11 May 2026 -10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 Friday (May 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 15th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 15th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nao Nao over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon night, light winds from the ESE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Mon 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | |
1693 | 1374 | 1210 | 668 | 764 | 658 | 592 | 657 | 763 | 846 | 961 | 883 | 1004 | 947 | 774 | 710 | 1706 | 2054 | 2127 | 1977 | 1754 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:12PM0.19m | 10:17AM0.17m | 10:28PM0.21m | 10:21AM0.19m | 10:47PM0.23m | 10:32AM0.21m | 11:09PM0.23m | 10:51AM0.23m | 11:33PM0.23m | 11:16AM0.24m | 00:00AM0.22m | 11:46AM0.25m | 00:27AM0.21m | 12:19PM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:45AM0.10m | 4:00PM0.09m | 4:43AM0.09m | 4:20PM0.06m | 4:51AM0.09m | 4:46PM0.04m | 5:05AM0.08m | 5:16PM0.02m | 5:24AM0.07m | 5:48PM0.00m | 5:45AM0.06m | 6:22PM0.00m | 6:09AM0.05m | 6:58PM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
 | 5:43 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 |
12 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
25 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SE 9 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 |
 kJ | 15 | 77 | 68 | 418 | 376 | 403 | 260 | 440 | 459 | 846 | 961 | 883 | 921 | 947 | 774 | 710 | 1706 | 2054 | 2127 | 1977 | 1754 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNE 9 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 19 | SE 13 | SSW 18 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 40 | 34 | 15 | 184 | 46 | 45 | 229 | 657 | 763 | 164 | 78 | 78 | 1004 | 290 | 644 | 392 | 367 | 272 | 250 | 183 | 242 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | NNE 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 15 | E 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SE 13 | SSW 16 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 78 | 15 | 17 | 30 | 14 | 14 | 592 | 129 | 20 | 113 | 86 | 66 | 51 | 547 | 325 | 552 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | SE 13 |
| kJ | 1693 | 1374 | 1210 | 668 | 764 | 658 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 501 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2073 | 2073 | 2073 | 20 | 47 | 2073 | 2073 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 46 | 45 | 20 | 20 |
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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).
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