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Nao Nao surfForecast / Raiatea / French Polynesia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 04 Mar 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
29.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nao Nao in the next 12 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 10) 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 0.7m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 4th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 5th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 10th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nao Nao over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 27°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 70 | 116 | 268 | 146 | 419 | 465 | 458 | 325 | 540 | 407 | 233 | 218 | 266 | 397 | 392 | 403 | 951 | 1118 | 1094 | 881 | 515 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:02AM 0.29 | 1:00PM 0.27 | 1:20AM 0.27 | 1:15PM 0.27 | 1:35AM 0.25 | 1:28PM 0.26 | 1:45AM 0.23 | 1:37PM 0.24 | 1:50AM 0.20 | 1:43PM 0.22 | 1:48AM 0.17 | 1:43PM 0.20 | 1:34AM 0.15 | 1:33PM 0.18 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:51PM -0.01 | 7:08AM 0.02 | 7:11PM -0.01 | 7:21AM 0.03 | 7:30PM -0.00 | 7:32AM 0.03 | 7:47PM 0.01 | 7:40AM 0.04 | 8:01PM 0.03 | 7:40AM 0.05 | 8:07PM 0.05 | 7:25AM 0.06 | 7:55PM 0.06 | 6:53AM 0.06 | |||||||||
Wed 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | ||
| Sunset | 6:28 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 27 | ||
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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 12 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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